MEDLINE BA6800Recalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · BED ASSIST BAR · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00884389102865), received between Apr 25, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 11 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture3
- Activation Failure2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Loss of or Failure to Bond1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
- Patient Device Interaction Problem1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
- Fall2
- Back pain1
- Bruise/Contusion1
- Choking1
- Head Injury1
- Physical Entrapment1
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Patient Device Interaction Problem
It was reported that "I got in trap"[ped inside of this rail and almost smothered in my sleep."
Patient problems: Physical Entrapment
MAUDE report 50946803 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Activation Failure
It was reported that "bed assist bars will not lock in place on the bed." It was also reported that "Customer informed she was able to get one on but not the other" and "Customer mentioned when it goes up she is unable to click it in place."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50946608 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
It was reported that "The rail broke off on (b)(6) 2023" and "this bar being so weak, it bent in several places."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50945623 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50938420 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
It was reported that ¿The welding on the assist bar that goes from under the bed to the floor came undone¿.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50899341 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "a (C) clip from the bed broke."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50898400 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Activation Failure
It was reported that "THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE BAR IN PLACE."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50872382 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Unstable
It was reported that "He was gripping with his right hand when the product moved and slipped off the bed."
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Fall; Head Injury
MAUDE report 50872074 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "When her husband tried to get up from bed, he grabbed himself from the bed assist and it broke and he fell to the floor."
Patient problems: Back pain; Fall
MAUDE report 50854017 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient problems: Choking
MAUDE report 50279553 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
PER PHONE CALL, ACCOUNT CALLED AND STATED, "THE BED ASSIST BAR IS BROKEN WHEN THE RAIL MEETS THE MATTRESS".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24992886 ↗
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.