—#206575

Product

Bed Assist Bars, labeled as follows: a) Medline SwivAssist Bar, Model Number MDS6800SWIV (case of 3), b) Medline SwivAssist Bar, Model Number MDS6800SWIVRH (individual)

FDA product code: QTC — Adult Portable Bed Rails For Medical Purposes
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Physical Medicine
Affected lot / code info: a) Medline SwivAssist Bar, Model Number MDS6800SWIV (case of 3), Lot Numbers: 15123110004, 15123110005, 15124010001, 15124020002; b) Medline SwivAssist Bar, Model Number MDS6800SWIVRH, Lot Numbers: 15123110004, 15123110005, 15123120001

Why it 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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Medline Industries, LP issued a Medical Device Recall Notice to its consignees on 03/05/2024 via USPS first class mail and email. The notice explained the issue with the device and requested the consignee destroy the device. Distributors were directed to notify their customers.

Recalling firm

Firm: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
Address: 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, Illinois 60093-2753

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-03-05
Posted by FDA: 2024-04-05
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #206575. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.