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Hill-Rom, Inc.: Hill-Rom Affinity 4 Birthing Bed; Model P3700B, Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN 47006

Recall number
Z-0617-2008
Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Product
Hill-Rom Affinity 4 Birthing Bed; Model P3700B, Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN 47006
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2007-09-06
Posted
2008-04-02
Terminated
2010-10-15
Reason
Brake failure: The brakes may not hold or lock properly.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Action
Hill-Rom notified consignees via Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 9/6/07. The letter instructed facilities to continue using the beds if they pass a test of the brake mechanism; and a Hill-Rom representative will contact the facility to schedule a replacement of the detent mechanism and adjustment of the casters.
Quantity
1,796
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
All units manufactured prior to 11/20/07; all beds with serial numbers below 1232AA6856.
510(k) numbers
["K915779"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HDD
Firm FEI
1824206
Firm city
Batesville
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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