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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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