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Health product recall

AccuMax Quantum VPC Pressure Redistribution System (2013-05-20)

Starting date:
May 20, 2013
Posting date:
April 4, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38761

Recalled Products

AccuMax Quantum VPC Pressure Redistribution System

Reason

The magnets used to hold the Accumax Quantum VPC surface to the deck of the bed when in the "chair" position may not hold.  This circumstance may increase the likelihood of patient falls.

Affected products

AccuMax Quantum VPC Pressure Redistribution System

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number

P1900

Companies
Manufacturer
Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
1069 State Route 46 East
Batesville
47006-9167
Indiana
UNITED STATES