The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0639-2022·Announced 2022-02-23

Liko M220 mobile lifts recalled for missing bushing, fall risk

Hill-Rom is recalling 5,470 Liko M220 mobile lifts used in nursing homes due to a missing bushing that can cause wear and potentially lead to patient falls.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a medical device used for patient handling, with a mechanical defect (missing bushing) that creates a risk of patient falls. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material, making this a theoretical risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

Hill-Rom, Inc. is recalling the Liko M220 mobile lift (Model 2050010), a patient transfer device primarily used in nursing homes. A total of 5,470 units are affected.

The recalled devices contain a missing bushing that can cause wear to critical components. This wear can potentially result in patient falls during transfer operations, posing a risk in healthcare settings.

The affected lifts were manufactured between December 27, 2016 and September 1, 2021, with serial numbers ranging from 5263715 to 5269464. The devices have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States.

The recalled product

Product
Liko Mobile Lifts: Primarily intended for use in nursing homes Liko M220, Model 2050010
Manufacturer
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Patient Mobility
Hazard
Affected units
5,470

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Hill-Rom, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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