Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2598-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Hill-Rom, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Quantity | 129 units |
| Location | Batesville, IN, United States |
Official product description
FlexoStretch Model Number: 3156057 - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift of patient.
Why the product was recalled
Stretch Leveller has the potential to lose the function of maintaining a patient in the horizontal position when lifting and in motion. When this function is lost the patient can slide backwards and potentially may fall out of the Oct lift sheet back onto the surface it is being lifted from.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DE, IL, ME, MI, MO, MS, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WA and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, Thailand, Turkey, 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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