Hill-Rom Viking Mobile Patient Lifts Recalled for Potential Free Fall Hazard
Hill-Rom is recalling Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts because a damaged actuator can cause the lift arm to drop suddenly, posing a risk of patient injury or death.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that there was one reported death associated with the device, which mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Hill-Rom, Inc. is recalling approximately 24,798 units of Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. These are non-AC-powered patient lifts distributed worldwide to various countries, including the United States. The recall involves specific model numbers and serial number ranges for the Viking M, L, and XL/300 lifts.
The recall is due to complaints, including one reported death, alleging that the lift arm drifted down suddenly. The source text explains that if the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall, which could result in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.
Affected units are identified by specific model and serial number combinations listed in the recall notice. Users of these devices should stop using them and contact Hill-Rom for further instructions on repair or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.
- Manufacturer
- Hill-Rom, Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Patient Lifts
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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