FDA Recall Terminated

The FL23SE Bed is an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC motors and remote controls that is intended for medical purposes. It can be operated by the patient or the caregiver to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed. The bed includes movable and latchable siderails. The FL23SE Bed is intended for use with patients for procedures, therapy, recovery in healthcare environments, and to transport patients between bays and procedural rooms. The FL23SE Bed is intended for use with patients for procedures, therapy, recovery in healthcare environments, and to transport patients between bays and procedural rooms.

Recall: Z-2283-2013 · Initiated August 19, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2283-2013
Event Number
65922
Firm
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FNL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 19, 2013
Posted
September 26, 2013
Terminated
January 29, 2014
Address
3800 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI, 49002-5826

Description

The FL23SE Bed is an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC motors and remote controls that is intended for medical purposes. It can be operated by the patient or the caregiver to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed. The bed includes movable and latchable siderails. The FL23SE Bed is intended for use with patients for procedures, therapy, recovery in healthcare environments, and to transport patients between bays and procedural rooms. The FL23SE Bed is intended for use with patients for procedures, therapy, recovery in healthcare environments, and to transport patients between bays and procedural rooms.

Reason

The nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) on the FL23SE Bed is located right under the opening of the bed head box. If an accessory (i.e. IV pole) is inserted into this slot, the circuit directing the nurse call system can be damaged.

Action

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated August 19, 2013, to all affected consignees. The notification described the affected product, reason for recall, potential hazards, and recall customer actions and reply instructions. A Stryker Representative will contact the consignees to arrange a time to repair the unit(s) and eliminate the risk of the potential interference . Urgent questions or concerns are directed to Blaine Burnett (269)389-6954. Stryker Medical business hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m-5 p.m. (ET). For questions regarding this recall call 269-324-6609.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including MI, WI, VA and internationally to Canada.

Quantity

61 units