The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1036-2015·Announced 2015-02-11

Invacare Recalls G-Series Bed Rails Due to Entrapment Safety Defect

Invacare is recalling G-Series bed rails because the mounting bracket does not meet entrapment safety specifications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a safety defect related to entrapment, which poses a risk of harm to patients, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Invacare Corporation is recalling approximately 2,499 units of G-Series Beds, specifically the G29 full length bed rails assembly. The recall was initiated because the rail mounting bracket was identified as being out of specification for entrapment safety.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including in Ohio, Colorado, Missouri, and New York. The recall covers Model G5510 units with specific date codes ranging from 40121 to 40904.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected bed rails and contact Invacare for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
G- Series Beds; G29 full length bed rails assembly
Manufacturer
Invacare Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Hospital Bed
Hazard
Affected units
2,499

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 4 states specifically:

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