Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1546-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Zimmer Patient Helper Bed Frame Adapter Assembly The bed frame adapter assembly is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to adapt a patient helper to a hospital bed. The patient helper is used to aid and assist the patient's mobility within a hospital bed and during bed ingress and egress.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 14, 2013

Date Posted: June 26, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1546-2013

Event ID: 64424

Reason for Recall:

The bed frame adapter assemblies may have a weak weld where the patient helper adapter mounting bars attach to the tube.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 344 Units

Code Information:

Part number 00-0965-002-01

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WA, and WI; and country of Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated