Recall Z-2652-2014— ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA SP. ZO.O.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA SP. ZO.O., initiated 2014-06-10, terminated 2018-06-20. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Tenor is a mobile passive lift, intended to be used on horizontal surfaces for lifting and transfer in hospitals, nursing homes or other healthcare facilities. Transfers with the Tenor are made indoors in the patient's room, in communal areas or in a bathroom. Tenor is meant to be used with the patient type who: sits in a wheelchair, has no capability to support themselves at all, cannot stand unsupported and is not able to bear weight (not even partially), is dependent on caregiver in most situations, is a passive resident, might be almost completely bed ridden, is often stiff and has contracted joints, and/or is totally dependent. The Tenor has a safe working load of 320 KG (705 lbs).. Reason: ArjoHuntleigh received reports where the Tenor Lift without Scale (spreader bar) bolt broke during use. There is a remote risk concerning the breakage of the spreader bar bolt connection, part # TEN.018. During use, the bolt is subjected to mechanical forces, which may lead to breakage..

Recalling firm
ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA SP. ZO.O.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-06-10
Terminated
2018-06-20
Firm location
POZNAN, N/A, Poland

Product description

Tenor is a mobile passive lift, intended to be used on horizontal surfaces for lifting and transfer in hospitals, nursing homes or other healthcare facilities. Transfers with the Tenor are made indoors in the patient's room, in communal areas or in a bathroom. Tenor is meant to be used with the patient type who: sits in a wheelchair, has no capability to support themselves at all, cannot stand unsupported and is not able to bear weight (not even partially), is dependent on caregiver in most situations, is a passive resident, might be almost completely bed ridden, is often stiff and has contracted joints, and/or is totally dependent. The Tenor has a safe working load of 320 KG (705 lbs).

Reason for recall

ArjoHuntleigh received reports where the Tenor Lift without Scale (spreader bar) bolt broke during use. There is a remote risk concerning the breakage of the spreader bar bolt connection, part # TEN.018. During use, the bolt is subjected to mechanical forces, which may lead to breakage.

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