Medline electric beds pose fire hazard after 2 deaths, FDA warns
Summary
The FDA warned that Medline electric hospital beds can overheat and cause fires, after two deaths and 16 serious injuries were reported. Medline told customers to stop using the affected beds and related products until they are modified, and said it is leaving the homecare and long-term care bed market.Key Facts
- The beds’ motors or other components can jam, causing electrical parts to overheat, smoke, melt, burn or catch fire.
- The FDA alert cited two deaths and 16 serious injuries among users.
- Medline warned that bed accessories may also pose risks of asphyxiation or entrapment.
- Medline advised vendors to stop selling its branded beds and related products, including rails, mattresses and bed kits.
- The company recommended modifications for customers still using the beds in an Oct. 24 press release.
- Medline said it is ending production of homecare and long-term care beds and accessories and exiting that market.
- Customers can contact Medline at 800-950-0128, option 7, for more information.
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