The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1319-2018·Announced 2018-04-18

Hill-Rom Progressa Bed Recall Due to Brake Component Failure Risk

Hill-Rom is recalling 2,117 Progressa adjustable hospital beds because a braking system component may break, causing unwanted bed movement and potential injury.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Hill-Rom, Inc. is recalling 2,117 units of the Progressa Bed, an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed. The recall affects beds manufactured between June 8, 2017, and November 1, 2017, with serial numbers ranging from S159AW9192 through S305AW2321.

The recall is being issued because a component within the braking system may break. This failure could result in one or more brake pedals staying in the brake position or failing to engage, which could lead to unwanted bed movement and possible injury to patients or users.

The affected beds were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, and numerous other countries. Users should contact Hill-Rom, Inc. for instructions on how to address the defect.

The recalled product

Product
Progressa Bed - AC-powered adjustable hospital bed
Manufacturer
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Affected units
2,117

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 (3)

  • S159AW9192 through S305AW2321 Beds manufactured from June 8
  • 2017 to November 1
  • 2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.