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FDA device recall Z-0503-2009 · posted 2008-12-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Arjo, Inc.

Reason for recall

The battery pack NDA0200-20, lot 070826D, sold with the Maxi Move patient lift or as replacement parts, has a defective connector that could lead to the inability of the battery pack to recharge and/or short circuit, resulting in smoke emission.

Action taken

Arjo sent the Urgent Device Recall Customer Notification dated 11/5/08 and Field Safety Notice (FSN) dated 10/31/08 to all affected Maxi Move customers on 11/5/08. The accounts were informed of the problem with the connector of the battery pack NDA0200-20, lot 070826D, sold with the Maxi Move patient lift (model numbers starting with KMC)or as replacement parts. They instructed the accounts to discontinue use of the battery pack if it does not recharge or has an intermittent electrical contact. The accounts were requested to complete and return to Arjo Inc., the enclosed customer response form indicating that they have received the notification package. The accounts will be contacted by an Arjo representative within a week to arrange the replacement of the battery pack and corresponding connectors (male part/plug) on the lift and battery charger.

Root cause

Component design/selection

Status

Terminated

Product code

FSA

Quantity affected

273 battery packs

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Date initiated

2008-11-05

Date posted

2008-12-16

Date terminated

2010-01-05

Location

Roselle, IL