Z-1473-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Hill-Rom, Inc. — Batesville, IN

FDA device recall Z-1473-2013 was initiated by Hill-Rom, Inc. on Apr 30, 2013 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may present a potential for impalement if a patient, caregiver or bystander were to fall onto the hooks based on a simulated test method. In effort to… The recall status is terminated (terminated Nov 28, 2014). Affected quantity: 3556.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Jun 12, 2013
Initiation Date
Apr 30, 2013
Termination Date
Nov 28, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3556

Product Description

SlingBar 350. Designed to meet the needs for lifting humans.

Reason for Recall

Retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may present a potential for impalement if a patient, caregiver or bystander were to fall onto the hooks based on a simulated test method. In effort to eliminate any risk of injury, Hill-Rom is requesting products be removed from field use and replaced with an updated design.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, WA, and WI, and the countries of Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Sweden, and Turkey.

Code Information

3156015, 3156002, 3156008' 3156004

Source

Dataset
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FDA record
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