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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Manufacturer
- Heritage Medical Products, Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Hospital Bed
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
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