Recall Z-1818-2015— Hill-Rom, Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Hill-Rom, Inc., initiated 2015-03-20, terminated 2017-08-04. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.. Reason: Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries..
- Recalling firm
- Hill-Rom, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2015-03-20
- Terminated
- 2017-08-04
- Firm location
- Batesville, IN, United States
Product description
Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.
Reason for recall
Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.
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