Medline FCEALTMAXXRecalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · ALTERRA MAXX UNIVERSAL BED · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medline Alterra Maxx bariatric bed has 204 adverse event reports, with 4 injuries and no deaths. Most describe electrical faults, such as motors or the control box stopping, and some describe bent or fractured parts and loud noise. Reports rose to 200 in the last 12 months from 1 in the year before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 84
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 84 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888277651838), received between Aug 15, 2018 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 80 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (33 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture33
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem24
- Material Twisted/Bent13
- Break3
- Crack3
- Dent in Material3
- Material Separation3
- Material Split, Cut or Torn3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions77
- Fall3
- Laceration(s)3
- Discomfort1
- Sleep Dysfunction1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 84 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50952197 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Fracture
It was reported that, "Frame is cracked. The bed will not raise all the way up."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50950866 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Fracture; Dent in Material; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50950842 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Fracture
This VMSR report summarizes 4 malfunction events that occurred between October 1 and December 31, 2025. The account reported that beds (FCEALTMAXX) exhibited detached head deck metal frames. Customer-provided photographs showed fractured actuator brackets, fractured welds, and a fractured head actuator on the affected beds. No patient information was available. No patient or user injuries were reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50945740 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Run on Battery
It was reported that the backup battery failed to kick in when the end user lost power. This is the first time the backup has failed.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50945480 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Material Deformation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50938350 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50937563 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50934125 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50933219 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50932830 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
This summary report covers malfunction events that occurred between October 1 and December 31, 2025. This VMSR summarizes one malfunction event involving four Medline Alterra Maxx Universal Beds (catalog number FCEALTMAXX). The account reported that the hi/lo motors moved only about one inch at a time and that the foot-section hi/lo motor was sticking and not moving properly. The devices were not returned, so Medline could not confirm the reported malfunction. The issue did not occur during use; no patient information was available. No patient or user injuries were reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50914850 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Material Separation; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50905817 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50905403 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Fracture
This summary report covers malfunction events that occurred between July 1 and September 30, 2024. This VMSR summarizes one malfunction event involving three Medline Alterra Maxx Universal Beds (catalog number FCEALTMAXX). The account reported broken control boxes and, during troubleshooting, reported a fractured head-motor shaft on one bed, a physically fractured control box on a second bed, and a clicking or intermittently stopping head function associated with a T-cable on a third bed. No devices, photographs, or videos were returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported malfunctions could not be confirmed. No patient information was available. No patient or user injuries were reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50898812 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50889034 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Fracture
It was reported that height actuator broke.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50883298 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
It was reported that "The light on the back on the pendant is not working. Not the light on the bed."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870397 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Fracture; Dent in Material
It was reported that "BROKEN MOTOR/CASTER."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870257 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Noise, Audible
It was reported that "The bed is making a clicking noise. Customer stated it may be coming from the motor. Bed is functioning but the noise is very loud. The noise seems to appear when customer is on the bed and the noise comes and goes. Noise started about 3 months ago."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50869358 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "THE BED ARRIVED WITH A DAMAGED MOTOR."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50867054 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50859634 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
It was reported that "Pendent has a couple broken buttons." and "the head section will go up, but doesn't go down all the way, the foot section works fine."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50854058 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50848494 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Fracture; Dent in Material
It was reported that "CUSTOMER WAS LOWERING THE BED AND SOME HOW IT SMASHED THE CONTROL BOX AND NOW THE BED IS NOT WORKING AT ALL."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50846416 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50843059 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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