The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0353-2020·Announced 2019-11-20

Heritage Medical 2000 Vascular Beds Recalled for Sudden Head Drop Hazard

Heritage Medical Products is recalling 167 2000 Vascular beds due to a potential for the head of the bed to drop suddenly while a patient is lying on it.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a mechanical defect that poses a significant risk of injury to patients, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Heritage Medical Products, Inc. is recalling 167 units of the 2000 Vascular with 30 Degree option hospital bed. The recall was initiated because of a potential for the bed to drop suddenly at the head while a patient is laying on it.

The affected units were distributed nationwide to 35 states and Puerto Rico, as well as internationally to Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Trinidad & Tobago. The recall covers 159 units in the United States and 8 units outside the United States.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should check their serial numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice to determine if their unit is affected. If a unit is affected, it should be removed from service immediately to prevent potential injury to patients.

The recalled product

Product
2000 Vascular with 30 Degree option

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Serial Numbers: 2030
  • 1713
  • 1041
  • 1191
  • 1368
  • 1306
  • 2052
  • 1895
  • 1554
  • 1618
  • 1511
  • 1990
  • 1659
  • 2279
  • 1354
  • 1547
  • 1442
  • 2156
  • 1536
  • 1471

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 36 states specifically: