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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Go Bed II+ Model FL28C Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses built-in electric motors and controls which can be operated by the patient, or caregiver, to adjust the height and/or surface contour of the bed.The devices listed above also include movable and latchable side rails which can be lowered or raised to help prevent patient fall and subsequent injury. The Beds include an optional Scale (Models: FL20E, FL25E,

Reported: July 4, 2012 Initiated: May 17, 2012 #Z-1860-2012

Product Description

Go Bed II+ Model FL28C Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses built-in electric motors and controls which can be operated by the patient, or caregiver, to adjust the height and/or surface contour of the bed.The devices listed above also include movable and latchable side rails which can be lowered or raised to help prevent patient fall and subsequent injury. The Beds include an optional Scale (Models: FL20E, FL25E, FL28C, FL28EX) as well as an optional Bed Exit (1 Zone) or Chaperone

Reason for Recall

An adverse trend of scale and bed exit service reports/complaints were detected for the GoBed+, GoBed II, Rose, and MA204 model beds. Investigation found an abnormally high failure rate of loadcells, an integral component in scale and bed exit function. The scale faults are manifested as a fluctuating scale reading, a scale error causing the scale system to be disabled until serviced, or an inac

Details

Units Affected
8009
Distribution
Worldwide distribution:USA (nationwide) and countries including: Argentina, Bertec, Brasil, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Latin America, Mexico,Osteonics SA, Polska, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Singapore.
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Go Bed II+ Model FL28C Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses built-in electric motors and controls which can be operated by the patient, or caregiver, to adjust the height and/or surface contour of the bed.The devices listed above also include movable and latchable side rails which can be lowered or raised to help prevent patient fall and subsequent injury. The Beds include an optional Scale (Models: FL20E, FL25E, FL28C, FL28EX) as well as an optional Bed Exit (1 Zone) or Chaperone. Recalled by Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 8009.
Why was this product recalled?
An adverse trend of scale and bed exit service reports/complaints were detected for the GoBed+, GoBed II, Rose, and MA204 model beds. Investigation found an abnormally high failure rate of loadcells, an integral component in scale and bed exit function. The scale faults are manifested as a fluctuating scale reading, a scale error causing the scale system to be disabled until serviced, or an inac
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 4, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1860-2012.