Recall Z-0482-2007 ยท FSA Lift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered
Arjo, Inc.
BHM Reacher for Portable Ceiling Lifts; a portable ceiling lift accessory used to connect the lift to the BHM Track or KwikTrak Trolley; Manufactured by BMH Medical Inc., 2001 Tanguay Street , Magog, Quebec, Canada J1X 5Y5. The reacher comes in two models: part #700.08310 - 24'' handle length, and part #700.08320 - 36'' handle length
| Date | Jan 11, 2007 (initiated Nov 13, 2006) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The carabineer may not be correctly attached to the reacher and the portable patient lift may drop. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | BHM sent recall letters to Arjo''s direct accounts on 11/13/06 via first class mail, informing them that fastening the carabineer to the exterior of the closed ring portion of the reacher is contrary to the manufacturer''s instructions and is an unsafe practice. The letters informed the users that Health Canada had received notification of an incident involving a reacher marketed by a competitor, and had conducted an investigation into all similar reachers available on the Canadian market. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of the BHM Reacher User''s Guide as well as a warning sticker tha |
| Quantity | 886 reachers |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.