Liko Universal Slingbar 450 (aluminum) used with the Viking L Patient Lift
FDA device recall Z-0791-06 · posted 2006-04-26 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Liko, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- The swivel adapter which is mounted directly above the slingbar's split center bolt could be removed and allow the slingbar to be improperly mounted directly into the aluminum link arm. This could cause an unsafe transfer. Patient may fall.
- Action taken
- Liko notified Distributors of the recall by letter on 1/9/06 via UPS and provided replacement Slingbars Version 2. Expanded Recall: On 6/20/06, Liko sent a 2nd recall letter expanding the recall to additonal serial numbers via Certified Mail.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- FSA
- Quantity affected
- 38 units
- Distribution
- IL, MA, MO, PA, TN,
- Date initiated
- 2006-01-09
- Date posted
- 2006-04-26
- Date terminated
- 2006-10-25
- Location
- Franklin, MA
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