Hill-Rom, Inc. recalls Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.

Recall date

March 20, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1818-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Hill-Rom, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution -- AE, AO, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CS, CZ, DE, DK, EG, ES, FI, FR, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IS, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, LB, LI, LT, LU, LV, MA, MT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, SY, TH, TN, TR, TW, U…

Why it was recalled

Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.