Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 23, 2022
The back rest may unintentionally drop suddenly, resulting in adverse health consequences if a patient were to fall on the floor head first and at a steep angle.
Getinge Usa Sales Inc recalled Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System 1140, Model Nos. 1140.20F0 and 1140.20AN - a moderate-severity action.
Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System 1140, Model Nos. 1140.20F0 and 1140.20AN was recalled by Getinge Usa Sales Inc in November 23, 2022. Reason: The back rest may unintentionally drop suddenly, resulting in adverse health consequences if a patient were t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0239-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Getinge Usa Sales Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The back rest may unintentionally drop suddenly, resulting in adverse health consequences if a patient were t….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0239-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0239-2023) was formally reported on November 23, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 14, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Getinge Usa Sales Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 5 US; 1008 OUS.
The documented reason for this recall is: The back rest may unintentionally drop suddenly, resulting in adverse health consequences if a patient were to fall on the floor head first and at a steep angle. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, NJ, SC, and TN. The countries of Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Bulgaria (BG), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5 US; 1008 OUS
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System 1140, Model Nos. 1140.20F0 and 1140.20AN
The back rest may unintentionally drop suddenly, resulting in adverse health consequences if a patient were to fall on the floor head first and at a steep angle.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0239-2023 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2022 |
| Date initiated | October 14, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Getinge Usa Sales Inc |
| Firm location | Wayne, NJ |
| Affected scope | 5 US; 1008 OUS |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, NJ, SC, and TN. The countries of Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Bulgaria (BG), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Other recalls in the same product category, useful for spotting patterns across the same defect class or manufacturer.
· 2026-07-02
· 2026-06-25
· 2026-06-18
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc · 2026-06-03
Medline Industries, LP · 2026-06-03
Compare this recall with Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Due to Risk of Ser… →
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported November 23, 2022. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.