Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1487-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield |
| Report date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Quantity | 2895 devices |
| Location | Northfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Bed Assist Bars, labeled as follows: a) Medline, Model Number BA6800, b) Medline Martha Stewart, Model Number MDS6800BAMMS
Why the product was recalled
Medline is recalling certain lots of our Adult Portable Bed Rails that were manufactured after the mandatory compliance requirement (ASTM F3186-17, Standard Specification for Adult Portable Bed Rails and Related Products and 16 CFR Part 1270, Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails ) and failed to meet all mandatory requirements outlined in these standards.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
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.
What to do next
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