CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 23 Nov 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System recalled

Getinge Usa Sales is recalling Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System 1140, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Oct 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesNo UDI - product discontinued in 2008. Part Number 1140.20F0: Serial Nos. 3, 8, 9, 10 Part Number 1140,20AN: Serial No. 851
Quantity recalled5 US; 1008 OUS

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0239-2023
FDA event ID
91018
Recalling firm
Getinge Usa Sales, Wayne, NJ
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
14 Oct 2022
FDA classified
15 Nov 2022
Reported
23 Nov 2022
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

14 Oct 2022Recall initiated by company
15 Nov 2022Classified by FDA+32 days
23 Nov 2022Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The back rest may unintentionally drop suddenly, resulting in adverse health consequences if a patient were to fall on the floor head first and at a steep angle.

Product as listed by the FDA

Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System 1140, Model Nos. 1140.20F0 and 1140.20AN

Where it was distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, NJ, SC, and TN. The countries of Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Bulgaria (BG), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Estonia (EE), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hungary (HU), Indonesia (ID), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Jordan (JO), Kuwait (KW), Lithuania (LT), Luxembourg (LU), Mexico (MX), Montenegro (ME), Morocco (MA), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Pakistan (PK), Peru (PE), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Russia (RU), Saudi Arabia (SA), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), Tunisia (TN), Turkey (TR), United Arab Emirates (AE), United Kingdom (GB), Yemen (YE).

Nationwide CaliforniaIllinoisMassachusettsNew JerseySouth CarolinaTennessee

Questions about this recall

Is Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System 1140 recalled?

Yes. Getinge Usa Sales recalled Extension Tabletop for Operating Table System 1140 on 14 Oct 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0239-2023.

Why was it recalled?

The back rest may unintentionally drop suddenly, resulting in adverse health consequences if a patient were to fall on the floor head first and at a steep angle.

Which lots are affected?

No UDI - product discontinued in 2008. Part Number 1140.20F0: Serial Nos. 3, 8, 9, 10 Part Number 1140,20AN: Serial No. 851

Where was it sold?

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, NJ, SC, and TN. The countries of Australia (AU), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Brazil (BR), Bulgaria (BG), Canada (CA), China (CN), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Estonia (EE), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hungary (HU), Indonesia (ID), Israel (IL), Italy (IT), Japan (JP), Jordan (JO), Kuwait (KW), Lithuania (LT), Luxembourg (LU), Mexico (MX), Montenegro (ME), Morocco (MA), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Pakistan (PK), Peru (PE), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Russia (RU), Saudi Arabia (SA), Slovenia (SI), South Korea (KR), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), Tunisia (TN), Turkey (TR), United Arab Emirates (AE), United Kingdom (GB), Yemen (YE).

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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