The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1542-2014·Announced 2014-05-14

Med-Mizer RetractaBed Recall for Insufficient Welding on Foot Cross Tube

Med-Mizer is recalling RetractaBed Clinical Contour adjustable beds due to insufficient welding on the foot cross tube, which may cause bed collapse or rollers to detach.

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 involves a structural vehicle defect (bed collapse) which poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Med-Mizer, Inc. is recalling all configurations of the SS RetractaBed, Clinical Contour, Model SS 799. These are AC-powered adjustable beds used for acute and long-term care, specifically for geriatric care. The recall covers units manufactured prior to June 7, 2008, with serial number 2000.

The recall is due to a defect where the foot cross tube may have insufficient welding. This tube is responsible for holding the two support rails together when the foot side rails are used, preventing them from separating from the frame. If the weld on the tube breaks, it can lead to bed collapse or the rollers coming out of the channel.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected beds and contact Med-Mizer, Inc. for instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
RetractaBed , Clinical Contour, Med - Mizer Inc..... Model SS 799, 120 V, ...Max Safe Working Load 450 LBS. Acute/Longterm Care AC Powered Adjustable Bed for geriatric care.
Manufacturer
Med-Mizer, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Hospital Bed
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • Serial Number 2000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Med-Mizer, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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