Table, Obstetrical, Ac-Powered (And Accessories)
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for table, obstetrical, ac-powered (and accessories) (product code HDD), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 4,664
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 32
- Malfunctions
- 4,590
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2009-12-17TerminatedDevice Design
Hill-Rom Affinity Four Birthing Bed, Hill-Rom Company, Inc., Batesville, Indiana; Model P3700B. Intended to be used as birthing beds for momen of child bearing age in an labor, delivery, recovery or postpartum setting in acute care.
The brakes may not hold or lock.
- 2008-04-02TerminatedComponent design/selection
Hill-Rom Affinity 4 Birthing Bed; Model P3700B, Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN 47006
Brake failure: The brakes may not hold or lock properly.
- 2005-05-03TerminatedOther
Stryker brand Birthing Bed; Model 4701.
Trendelenburg and reverse trendelenburg features may not function.
- 2004-02-10TerminatedOther
Stryker brand Adel maternity bed, model 4700, with night light.
A potential shock hazard exists if the night light is damaged.
- 2004-02-10TerminatedOther
Stryker brand Firstcare Ultra Maternity bed, model 5010, with night light.
A potential shock hazard exists if the night light is damaged.
- 2004-02-10TerminatedOther
Stryker brand Firstcare Ultra Maternity bed and Stryker brand Adel Maternity bed, 220 volt, model 5012, with night light.
A potential shock hazard exists if the night light is damaged.
- TerminatedDevice Design
AVE 2 Birthing Bed
LINET has recently become aware of a potential safety issue for the AVE 2 Birthing Bed caused by the power cable breaking at the bed connection or the orange insulation of the power cable may fail causing a possible spark or possible exposure to a live conductor.
- Open, ClassifiedLabeling mix-ups
AVE 2 Birthing Bed - Product Usage: is designated to be used by mothers ready for spontaneous vaginal delivery and also as aid to search for individual positions providing relief in all delivery stages including postpartum period. Birthing bed is not intended for use as a general hospital bed.
The UDI on the device label indicates incorrect manufacturer.
Monitor table, obstetrical, ac-powered (and accessories) automatically
DeviceWatch watches FDA adverse events and recalls for the products you care about, summarizes clinical narratives with AI and alerts you when a safety signal emerges.