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ALLEN 107004 (REF A-71301)Recalls & reported problems

Hill-Rom, Inc. · Allen Advance Chest Support w/pad · Class 1

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00615521003159), received between Mar 25, 2020 and Aug 29, 2023 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (4 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. May 18, 2023Open, Classified

    Potential for the device to crack where the Chest Base Prone support attaches to the carbon fiber operating room (OR) table rail.

    Z-2109-2023 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture4
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • Fall1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 29, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TABLE¿S CHEST SUPPORT BASE BROKE AS SURGEON WAS DRAPING THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN OUR COMPLAINT HANDLING SYSTEM AS (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17646636 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 9, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE USING THE ALLEN SURGICAL TABLE, THE TABLE¿S CHEST SUPPORT BASE BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN OUR COMPLAINT HANDLING SYSTEM AS (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17491382 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 9, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE USING THE ALLEN SURGICAL TABLE, THE TABLE¿S CHEST SUPPORT BASE BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN OUR COMPLAINT HANDLING SYSTEM AS (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17491356 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 28, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE USING THE ALLEN SURGICAL TABLE, THE TABLE¿S CHEST SUPPORT BASE BROKE CAUSING THE PATIENT TO FALL. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS INJURED, HOWEVER, SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE INJURY AND ANY REQUIRED INTERVENTION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN OUR COMPLAINT HANDLING SYSTEM AS (B)(6)

    Patient problems: Fall; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16627052 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 25, 2020Break

    HILLROM/ALLEN MEDICAL RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE ACCOUNT STATING THE CHEST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKE CLEAN AWAY AT SITE OF THE RAIL. THE DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE ACCOUNT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY REPORTED. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN OUR COMPLAINT HANDLING SYSTEM AS COMPLAINT # (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9880976 ↗

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