Potential Threat to Elderly Citizens Caused by Faulty Bed Rails

In an effort to emphasize the importance of safety in the production and design of mobility products intended for use by the elderly (such as bed rails), Stander is behind a petition delivered to the Food and Drug Administration by Public Citizens, a consumer advocacy group representing more than 225,000 members and supporters nationwide. The petition calls for the immediate recall of defective products and stricter regulatory policies to ensure much safer products in the years to come.

The petition was filed on May 4, 2011 in response to the claims that Bed Handles, Inc., had manufactured several products that had led to at least four deaths. “Data previously provided to the FDA demonstrate that these devices can turn a bed into a death trap for patients who are physically weak or have physical or mental impairments,” said Dr. Michael Carome, deputy director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group. Here was a problem that simply could not be ignored.

CEO and founder of Stander, Inc., Jan Miller, said a call to action was necessary. “Our core belief is that our products should not only provide physical aid, but also an emotional comfort that you or your loved ones are safe when using Stander mobility devices.” This can only be accomplished if companies agree to hold themselves to a higher standard of quality. Aren’t our loved ones most certainly worth it?

Stander has produced many award winning bed rails and believes their standards for innovation should be universal. Quality is of the highest importance there. “We have gone to great lengths in the development of our bed rails in order to ensure that accidents like this can’t happen with our products,” said Brandon Birch, Chief Operating Officer at Stander, “We believe that other manufacturers should be doing the same.”

For more information about Stander’s commitment to safer mobility products and their future plans with Public Citizens please contact: [email protected]

Stander is committed to making the very best in home safety products for seniors, products that meet the needs of loved ones while still maintaining an aesthetic appeal. Find out how Stander can help you live independently after 60!