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Z-1603-2008

Hill-Rom 100 Low Bed; Model No. P3930

Hill-Rom Inc. / initiated 2008-04-08 / Terminated / root cause: design

Hill-Rom, Inc. began a recall of Hill-Rom 100 Low Bed; Model No. P3930 on . The reason FDA records is "The upper deck may collapse to its lowest position and the caster brakes may fracture if the bed is moved while the brakes are locked". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1603-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Hill-Rom Inc.
Product
Hill-Rom 100 Low Bed; Model No. P3930.
Product code
FNL Bed, Ac-Powered Adjustable Hospital
Reason for recall
The upper deck may collapse to its lowest position and the caster brakes may fracture if the bed is moved while the brakes are locked.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Consignees were notified via letter dated April 8, 2008 to lower these beds to their lowest position, to remove the beds from use if they move more than 1/2 inch with the brakes locked and that the firm will repair these beds when fixes become available. If you have questions regarding this recall, contact Hill-Rom Technical Support at 800-445-3730.
Quantity in commerce
753 beds
Distribution
Worldwide: USA and Canada.
Product codes and lots
All units.