Stryker FL23SE Hospital Bed Recall for Nurse Call Cable Damage Risk
Stryker is recalling 61 FL23SE adjustable hospital beds because inserting an accessory into the head box slot can damage the nurse call system circuit.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves potential damage to the nurse call system circuit, which is a functional defect rather than a direct physical injury risk like fire or shock, and no injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation is recalling 61 units of the FL23SE adjustable hospital bed. The recall is due to a design issue where the nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) is located directly under the opening of the bed head box. If an accessory, such as an IV pole, is inserted into this slot, the circuit directing the nurse call system can be damaged.
The affected devices are distributed worldwide, including in the United States (Michigan, Wisconsin, Virginia) and Canada. The specific model numbers involved are FL23SE with nurse call options OL235017 and OL235018. A list of 61 specific serial numbers is provided in the official recall documentation.
Healthcare facilities should check their inventory for the affected serial numbers. If a device is affected, the nurse call system may be compromised if accessories are used in the head box slot. Users should refer to the official FDA recall notice for specific remediation instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- The FL23SE Bed is an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC motors and remote controls that is intended for medical purposes. It can be operated by the patient or the caregiver to adjust the height and surface contour of the bed. The bed includes…
- Manufacturer
- Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — Hospital Bed
- Affected units
- 61
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