CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ferno PROFlexx¿ recalled by Ferno-Washington

Ferno-Washington is recalling Ferno PROFlexx¿, distributed in California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 8 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes17E003185, 17E003169, 17E003179, 17E003180, 17E003181, 17E003183, 17E003187, 17E003152, 17E003168, 17E003171, 17E003172, 17E003173, 17E003184, 17E003170, 17E003138, 17E003139, 17E003140, 17E003141, 17E003153, 17E003154, 17E003155, 17E003156, 17E003157, 17E003158, 17E003159, 17E003160, 17E003161, 17E003162, 17E003163, 17E003164, 17E003165, 17E003166, 17E003167, 17E003174

Quantity recalled34 units

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-1827-2017
FDA event ID: 76765
Recalling firm: Ferno-Washington, Wilmington, OH
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 8 Mar 2017
FDA classified: 15 Apr 2017
Reported: 26 Apr 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

8 Mar 2017	Recall initiated by company
15 Apr 2017	Classified by FDA	+38 days
26 Apr 2017	Published in enforcement report	+11 days

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

Reason for recall

The recall was initiated as a result of the detection of an incorrect nut used in manufacturing.

Product as listed by the FDA

Ferno PROFlexx¿ Model 28Z Chair Cot

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution. The recalled products were distributed to the following states: CA, FL, HI, IL, NY, OH. There are no government accounts for this recall. There are no Canada accounts for this recall. There are no Mexico accounts for this recall. The recalled product was distributed to the following countries: Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore

California Florida Hawaii Illinois New York Ohio

Questions about this recall

Is Ferno PROFlexx¿ recalled?

Yes. Ferno-Washington recalled Ferno PROFlexx¿ on 8 Mar 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1827-2017.

Why was it recalled?

The recall was initiated as a result of the detection of an incorrect nut used in manufacturing.

Which lots are affected?

17E003185, 17E003169, 17E003179, 17E003180, 17E003181, 17E003183, 17E003187, 17E003152, 17E003168, 17E003171, 17E003172, 17E003173, 17E003184, 17E003170, 17E003138, 17E003139, 17E003140, 17E003141, 17E003153, 17E003154, 17E003155, 17E003156, 17E003157, 17E003158, 17E003159, 17E003160, 17E003161, 17E003162, 17E003163, 17E003164, 17E003165, 17E003166, 17E003167, 17E003174

Where was it sold?

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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