S3 Med/Surg Bed Secure II and the 3002 S3 are the beds typically found in the Med-Surg units of the hospitals. The bed is designed for a 15 year expected service life under normal use conditions, and with appropriate periodic maintenance as described in the maintenance manual for each device. There are minimal differences between the functionality of the two models, each of which function as a highly complex system of a large number of individual components.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0618-2014) was formally reported on January 8, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 26, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Portage, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 108,769 Total.

The documented reason for this recall is: Stryker Medical has identified a potential issue associated with Secure II and S3 Med/Surg beds built between April 2nd, 2005 and July 26th, 2011. The affected beds have the potential to experience damage to the Foot En… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Chile, China, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.. 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.