Minstrel Patient Lift with SR weighing scale; a non-AC-powered patient lift; Arjo, Inc., 50 N. Gary Ave., Roselle, IL 60
FDA device recall Z-0478-2007 · posted 2007-01-11 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Arjo, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- The hanger bar assembly may detach from the lift during use due to fatigue failure of the bolt.
- Action taken
- Arjo sent an Urgent Device Field Correction Recall letter dated 8/31/06 to all affected end users to the attention of the Administrator/Risk Manager via FedEx on the same date. The letters informed the accounts of the potential for the hanger bar to detach from the scale due to fatigue failure of the pivot bolt. The accounts were advised that an Arjo Field Service Technician would contact them within five business days to schedule a visit to the account to perform an upgrade of their Minstrel lifts. Any questions were directed to Arjo Quality Department at 800-323-1245, ext. 6140.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- FNG
- Quantity affected
- 76 lifts
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Date initiated
- 2006-08-31
- Date posted
- 2007-01-11
- Date terminated
- 2008-10-16
- Location
- Roselle, IL
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