Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2656-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | GF Health Products, Inc./d.b.a.Basic American Metal Products |
| Report date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Quantity | 1941 |
| Location | Fond Du Lac, WI, United States |
Official product description
Zenith Slide W-I-D-E Long Term Care Bed, Model(s) APS98674, APS9867406, APS986741, APS986742, ZG58674, ZG78674, ZZ78674, ZZ98674, and ZZ98774. Designed for use within an institutional healthcare environment (i.e. assisted living, skilled nursing, transitional care, rehabilitation centers, etc.).
Why the product was recalled
The bed head deck may fail to elevate as expected during normal operation. When the non-operation occurs, the head deck remains in the lowered horizontal / flat position and will no longer function as intended.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA,MI, MN, MS, MO,MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY,M NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, LT, VA, WA, WV, and WI and PUERTO RICO 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.
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