U.S. firm's mattresses linked to seven deaths

Medline has received reports of seven fatalities and 35 serious injuries involving the use of its orthopedic mattresses. This was reported by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

According to the regulator, claims to products relate to two potential threats: fire and human stuck in the design of the product. Complaints of injuries and deaths stem from these dangers.

Due to the identified risks, Medline announced the recall of mattresses, beds and related accessories under its trademark. Production of these products is also discontinued.

The FDA did not specify when the reported incidents occurred. The circumstances of the seven deaths in the published report were not disclosed.