A recall notice for Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional Mattresses supplied by Arjo Australia Pty Ltd as Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional mattresses may over-inflate, due to an inner mattress component failure. This cannot be detected until the product is disassembled.
Arjo Australia Pty Ltd - Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional Mattresses
PRA No.
2021/19012
Date published
23 May 2021
Product description
Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional Mattresses
Serial numbers: 1308000048 to 2000027834
ARTG 289068
(Arjo Australia Pty Ltd - Pressure alleviation pad)
Identifying features
Other
Model numbers: 650001ADV, 650001DAR, 650001P, 650201DAR, 651001, 651001ADV, 651001DAR, 651001DARW, 651001P, 651201DAR, 651201P
What are the defects?
Nimbus 4 and Nimbus Professional mattresses may over-inflate, due to an inner mattress component failure. This cannot be detected until the product is disassembled.
What are the hazards?
If the mattress over-inflates, patients could fall from the mattress and this could result in serious injury.
What should consumers do?
Affected consumers will be contacted in writing. Consumers should follow the instructions provided in the customer letter and the instructional video, to puncture the grommet membrane so that excess air may escape. Removing the membrane will not affect the mattress functionality in any way.
For more information, please contact Arjo Australia by phone on 1800 072 040.
Supplier
Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
- 9 September 2013 - 29 March 2021
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.
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