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FDA (Devices) recall action 62116

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh recalled 3 products on 2012-07-18

The FDA (Devices) publishes a recall like this one as 3 separate product records. They share a firm, a date and a cause; this page is all of them in one place, so the scale of the action is visible rather than spread across 3 pages.

Products
3
Announced
2012-07-18
Critical
0
Units
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Why these products were recalled

ArjoHuntleigh has received a limited number of customer reports concerning injuries related to an exposed metal support bracket when the proactive knee pad assembly is removed.

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

1–3 of 3

  • HighFDA (Devices)··2012-07-18

    ArjoHuntleigh Recalls Chorus Mobile Patient Lifters Due to Injury Risk

    ArjoHuntleigh is recalling specific Chorus Mobile Patient Lifters because an exposed metal support bracket can cause injuries when the knee pad assembly is removed.

    Product
    Chorus Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Models KKB5060-21US, KKB5062-21US and KKB5080-21US. The Chorus is designed to be used as a standing and raising aid, it is useful for short transfers from one sit
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2012-07-18

    Arjo Sara Plus Patient Lifter Recalled for Exposed Metal Bracket Injury Risk

    ArjoHuntleigh is recalling Sara Plus Mobile Patient Lifters because removing the knee pad assembly exposes a metal support bracket, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    Sara Plus Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured for Arjo by Medibo Medical Products N.V., Heikant 5, B-3930 Hamont-Achel, Belgium; Models HEP0001-US and HEP1001-US. The Sara Plus is a standing and raising aid for short transfers e.g. raising from bed and transfer to wheelchair,
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2012-07-18

    Arjo Encore Mobile Patient Lifter Recalled for Exposed Metal Bracket Injury Risk

    ArjoHuntleigh is recalling specific Encore Mobile Patient Lifters because removing the knee pad assembly can expose a metal support bracket, posing an injury risk to patients.

    Product
    Encore Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Models KKB5022-21US and KKB5042-21US. The Encore is designed to be used as a standing and raising aid, it is useful for short transfers from one sitting position
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    0 states