Recall Z-0551-04 ยท FSA Lift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered
Moving Solutions, Inc.
Faaborg patient lift/hoist, battery operated lifts. The PL series lifts have electric parallel base widening, with a weight capacity of 365 lbs. to 550 lbs. depending on the base model. Please note: the Faaborg Person Lift arm assembly can be interchanged on the various lift series bases. The arm assembly is labeled ''Faaborgliften Made in Denmark'', while the base plate reads in part ''Faaborg
| Date | Jul 20, 2004 (initiated Jan 21, 2004) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Excessive wear of the hanger bar bolt, that connects the lift arm to the sling spreader bar, may cause the bolt to snap allowing the patient to fall. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Letters were sent to all Faaborg lift customers on 11/29/01 and 01/24/04 advising the users that all bolts in connection with the hanger bar must be inspected, greased and tightened, and all defective or worn down bolts and washers must be changed. The 1/24/04 letters included an upgraded maintenance schedule and an Important Service/Safety Reminder, as well as a supply of hanger bar bolt washers. Any questions were directed to Moving Solutions' Service Department at 800-228-7980. Follow-up letters were sent to the accounts on 3/11/04, referencing the 1/21/04 letter and instructing the accou |
| Quantity | 604 lifts |
| Distribution | Nationwide to nursing homes, residential schools and home patients, and internationally to Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.