Recall Z-1128-2013 ยท FRW Scale, Patient
Sr Instruments Inc
SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Used on various Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters. Model# FG3105 Patient Scales. Product Usage: The FG3105 Scale is designed for Joerns Healthcare for use in portable patient weighing systems. The scale is designed to be connected between the patient hoist mechanism and patient sling apparatus. The scale is not intended to be used for patient transport.
| Date | Apr 17, 2013 (initiated Dec 13, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they received two incident reports regarding two field failures of a tensile type load cell involving the FG3105 Patient Scale. The failures resulted in patient falls. |
| Root cause | Use error |
| Action | SR Instruments, Inc. sent a Notification letter dated December 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call 716-693-5977. |
| Quantity | 806 patient scales |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of Texas. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
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