The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1128-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Recalled Due to Load Cell Failures

SR Instruments is recalling 806 FG3105 patient scales used with Joerns Healthcare lifters after two load cell failures caused patient falls.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a medical device that resulted in reported patient falls, meeting the criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' and 'structural vehicle defect' analogs in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for 806 FG3105 Patient Scales. These scales are designed for use with Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters and are connected between the patient hoist mechanism and the patient sling apparatus. The affected units are identified by serial numbers 1005 through 1780, 1785 through 1809, 1866 through 1868, and 1870 through 1875.

The recall was initiated after the company received two incident reports regarding field failures of a tensile type load cell. These mechanical failures resulted in patient falls. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically within the state of Texas.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected scales immediately. The scale is not intended for patient transport. Users should contact SR Instruments Inc. for further instructions on the field correction.

The recalled product

Product
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 betwe
Manufacturer
Sr Instruments Inc
Category
Medical Device — Patient Lifter Scale
Hazard
Affected units
806

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Serial numbers: 1005 thru 1780
  • 1785 thru 1809
  • 1866 thru 1868 and 1870 thru 1875.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

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