| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2014-RN-00537-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
Hill-Rom MC700 General Ward Bed
Serial Numbers: 006505 to 009144
Manufactured from Jan 2012 to Feb 2014
ARTG Number: 170974 |
| Recall Action Level |
Retail |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
13/05/2014 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Hill-Rom has found that some of the Hill-Rom MC700 General Ward Beds, manufactured between the dates specified, may experience problems with the brakes; if the brake system is not fully engaged upon activation, the brakes may become disengaged when the bed is shaken. This can result in unwanted bed movement, and possible patient or caregiver injury |
| Recall Action |
Recall for Product Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Hill-Rom is advising their customers to ensure that beds are monitored for brake malfunction. If a brake malfunction is observed remove the bed from service. Hill-Rom is currently working on a long term correction which will be installed on all affectd beds once complete. This action has been closed-out on 17/08/2016. |
| Contact Information |
1800 147 118 - Hill-Rom Technical Support |