Medline Updates Bed Recall Program, Reports Seven Deaths and 35 Serious Injuries
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November 14, 2026
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Medline updated its repair and replacement program for recalled Medline-brand medical beds and accessories in a company announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 13. The company said it had received reports related to seven deaths and 35 serious injuries associated with potential fire and entrapment risks as of Nov. 8.
The figures describe reports received by the company; they do not establish a final causal finding for each death or injury. An earlier, separate FDA alert listed two deaths and 16 serious injuries as of Oct. 20. The new company statement therefore reflects a later reporting cutoff.
Medline began the recall, market exit and discontinuation of its branded beds, rails, mattresses and accessories, including hand controls and motor boxes, on Oct. 14. The products were distributed in the United States and Canada from 2011 through 2026 to durable medical equipment providers, long-term care facilities and end users.
Repair options for some beds, replacement or refunds for others
The company said some existing beds may qualify for repair. For beds and accessories that cannot be repaired, Medline will assess eligibility for replacement or a full or partial refund of the original purchase price. These options may be available for certain products bought within the past five years. The FDA alert says products purchased more than five years ago remain subject to the field action.
Medline began notifying customers on Oct. 14 and issued revised letters on Oct. 24 with updated use instructions and repair or replacement options. Its Nov. 13 announcement said it would soon distribute new repair and replacement materials to patients and users of the affected beds, rails, mattresses and accessories. The announcement did not give a completion date for the overall program.
FDA describes overheating and entrapment hazards
The FDA alert says electrical components in the beds, hand controls, control or motor boxes and actuators may overheat under certain conditions. These include excessive loading, jammed components or motors, and damage to or fluid entering a hand control. Overheating can lead to smoke, sparks, melting or fire.
Separately, bed accessories and loose rails can present entrapment or asphyxiation risks. The action covers Medline-brand homecare, bariatric and long-term care beds and associated components. The FDA says it is reviewing the potentially high-risk device issue and will update its alert as significant new information becomes available.