Med-Mizer Recalls PR1000 Pivot Rehab Beds Due to Cable Pinching Risk
Med-Mizer is recalling 230 PR1000 Pivot Rehab Beds because wires may become pinched during extreme left pivoting, requiring patient transfer until repaired.
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 (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Med-Mizer, Inc. is recalling 230 units of the PR1000 Pivot Rehab Bed, an AC-powered adjustable bed. The recall covers all units built between December 1, 2010, and December 22, 2014, with serial numbers ranging from PR 10001 to PR 10255.
The recall was initiated because, under certain conditions, the wire or cables may become pinched when the bed is pivoted to the extreme left. If this failure occurs, the resident must be transferred to a different bed until repairs can be made.
The affected products were distributed to 28 U.S. states, including AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. The products were also distributed to Canada, China, and Denmark. Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact Med-Mizer, Inc. for information on repairs or replacements.
The recalled product
- Product
- PR1000 Pivot Rehab Bed AC powered adjustable bed.
- Manufacturer
- Med-Mizer, Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Hospital Bed
- Affected units
- 230
Distribution
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