ECAT (Extended Care Air Therapy Systems) 2000 Safe Enclosure Bed
FDA Recall Z-0026-2007 · Posted 2006-10-14
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Recalling FirmExtended Care Air Therapy Systems Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFNL
Date Initiated2006-04-05
Date Terminated2012-09-21
Product Quantity102 beds
Reason for Recall
Component defect- Following assembly and distribution, two (2) bolts may bend in the bed frame, which may allow the bed to tip into the wall
Firm Action
The firm sent a Product Advisory Letter to their distributor/customers on 4/5/2006. The letter instructs the distributors as to the correct way to handle the beds during movement, loading, and unloading onto delivery trucks. The letter also urges the distributors to inspect the bed frame units in inventory at their locations for the presence of any bending, or damage to the four frame bolts. The letter states that the company will replace the bolts as soon as possible when ever necessary.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
The recalled medical beds were distributed to six (6) wholesale/distributor customers located in the following states: KS, TN, MI, PA, and LA.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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