Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Hill-Rom Progressa Bed Systems with specific serial numbers due to potential bending of compression links when raising the head section, which could occur with patient weights below 500 lbs.
The compression links on impacted Progressa beds, listed in Appendix A, may bend when raising the head section. The labeling for these beds list a maximum patient weight of 500 lbs., however the bending may still occur with a patient weight of less than 500 lbs. depending on the patient 's position on the bed.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling certain Hill-Rom Progressa Bed Systems because the compression links may bend when raising the head section, even with patients weighing less than 500 lbs. This bending could happen depending on the patient's position on the bed, potentially causing injury.
The compression links on the bed may bend when raising the head section, even if the patient weighs less than 500 lbs. This bending can occur depending on the patient's position on the bed, which might lead to injury.
Patients using the recalled Hill-Rom Progressa Bed Systems with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice are at risk. Healthcare facilities that use these beds for patient care are most affected.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected models have specific serial numbers starting with 'X' followed by numbers and letters, such as X157AW7312 or X206AW8017.
Look for the serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your bed is affected.
The compression links on impacted Progressa beds may bend when raising the head section, even with patient weights below 500 lbs, depending on the patient's position.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your bed is affected. If it is, contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for further instructions.
Yes, the bending of compression links could potentially cause injury, especially if the patient's position on the bed leads to the links bending.
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Subject: Recall Z-0231-2023 — Hill-Rom Hill-Rom Hello, I own a Hill-Rom that is covered by recall Z-0231-2023 from Hill-Rom. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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