Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 FDA orders killer hospital beds to be seized Warns: Vail Products' beds have trapped, killed patients Tuesday, March 22, 2005 Posted: 9:34 PM EST (0234 GMT) LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, citing a public health risk, said Tuesday it ordered the seizure of enclosed hospital beds made by Vail Products Inc. The FDA said it was aware of 30 people who became trapped in the beds, seven of whom died. Officials at Toledo, Ohio-based Vail Products could not be immediately reached for comment. The company's Web site says the beds, used for clinical and home care, allow " the patient to move about freely within a safe, padded environment. " The site makes no mention of Tuesday's seizure. The FDA said it directed U.S. marshals to seize all finished Vail 500, 1000, and 2000 enclosed beds as well as components, labeling and promotional materials for those models. The agency said the beds are misbranded because they are dangerous when used as recommended in the labeling. They also lack adequate warnings and directions for use, it said. The FDA said Vail Products failed or refused to furnish requested information, and inspections show that the company has continually failed to follow quality requirements. The agency says it issued two warning letters to Vail Products outlining unacceptable practices, and the company " failed to take appropriate actions. " http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/03/22/fda.beds.reut/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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