Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 2, 2013
The nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) on the FL23SE Bed is located right under the opening of the bed head box. If an accessory (i.e. IV pole) is inserted into this slot,…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation recalled The FL23SE Bed is an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC mo… - a moderate-severity action.
The FL23SE Bed is an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC mo… was recalled by Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation in October 2, 2013. Reason: The nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) on the FL23SE Bed is located right under the opening of the be…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2283-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) on the FL23SE Bed is located right under the opening of the be….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2283-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2283-2013) was formally reported on October 2, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 19, 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 61 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) on the FL23SE Bed is located right under the opening of the bed head box. If an accessory (i.e. IV pole) is inserted into this slot, the circuit directing the nurse call sy… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including MI, WI, VA and internationally to Canada.. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
61 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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 movable and latchable siderails. The FL23SE Bed is intended for use with patients for procedures, therapy, recovery in healthcare environments, and to transport patients between bays and procedural rooms. The FL23SE Bed is intended for use with patients for procedures, therapy, recovery in healthcare environments, and to transport patients between bays and procedural rooms.
The nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) on the FL23SE Bed is located right under the opening of the bed head box. If an accessory (i.e. IV pole) is inserted into this slot, the circuit directing the nurse call system can be damaged.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2283-2013 |
| Date reported | October 2, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 19, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation |
| Firm location | Portage, MI |
| Affected scope | 61 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including MI, WI, VA and internationally to Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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