Medline FCE1232BRecalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · BED ONLY,4-MOTOR,HI/LOW,34.5W · Class 2
Quick summary
This is a Medline FCE1232B four-motor adjustable hospital bed. The 48 reports mostly describe electrical and electronics problems with the controls and height adjustment, plus some cracking, breaking, and parts jamming. There is 1 death, 2 injuries, and 45 malfunctions; no recalls name this device. All 45 reports came in the last 12 months, after none in the prior 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 59
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 59 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 40080196289067), received between Mar 2, 2022 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 2 injuries, 56 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (37 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
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem37
- Fracture6
- Material Twisted/Bent5
- Mechanical Jam2
- Mechanical Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Break1
- Crack1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions56
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- Insufficient Information1
- Laceration(s)1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 59 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50950976 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "the hi-lo motor is broken."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50937475 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50917429 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
This VMSR summary report covers malfunction events that occurred in Q2 of 2025. The report summarizes 2 malfunction events involving Long Term Care Beds (FCE1232B). Customer reported that "THIS CUSTOMER IS NEEDING REPLACEMENT FOOT CONTROL BOARDS FOR THESE BEDS."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50915264 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Inaccurate Delivery
It was reported that the control box delivered to the customer is not working on the bed. Product support discussed with the customer and it is the wrong control box for this bed.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50914324 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
It was reported that the bed does not go up or down and the remote does not work.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50896861 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Noise, Audible
It was reported that the bed is "making a loud griding noise when tbe bed goes up/down." Product support stated "it seems like a high pitch sound is coming from the control box they try a function on the pendant."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50868499 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50831074 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50831073 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50828967 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50828956 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "ITEM IS NOT WOKRING" and "THE HEAD OF THE MOTOR PULLED OUT OF THE SHAKLE OF THE MOTOR."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50774295 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50774184 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50698787 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50696782 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Material Frayed
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50620107 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50531700 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
It was reported that "They need a replacement Staff Control at the footboard."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50531282 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50530474 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50240275 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50233877 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50227835 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50226570 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50225305 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Mechanical Jam
It was reported that "it has a bad wire and the leg function does not work."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50223666 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.