Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0019-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Arjo Hospital Equipment AB |
| Report date | Oct 15, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Quantity | 1,695 beds (worldwide) |
| Location | Eslov, Sweden |
Official product description
ArjoHuntleigh Contoura C1000 series beds are designed to accommodate patients weighing up to 990 lbs. (450 kg). Model C1000 is the basic bed. Model C1080 includes a weighing system and a power outlet for an ArjoHuntleigh approved mattress pump. Product Usage: The Contoura series bariatric beds are electrically operating medical beds with a maximum patient weight of 450 kg. This range is intended for use in hospitals to facilitate management of obese patients. An optional integrated weighing system helps with assessment and management of the patient if required.
Why the product was recalled
There is a low but existing entrapment risk for a patient being treated on the Contoura 1000 and Contoura 1080 bariatric beds if they have a BMI < 40.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US: Nationwide in the states of (AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NE, OH, PA, RI, SD, TX, VA, WI); and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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