ArjoHuntleigh Recalls Minstrel Mobile Passive Hoists Due to Bolt Failure
ArjoHuntleigh is recalling 18 Minstrel mobile passive hoists because a bolt under the scale may unscrew, posing a risk of the spreader bar detaching during use.
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: The recall involves a mechanical failure in a medical device used for patient lifting that poses a risk of harm (fall/detachment), but the source text does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z.o.o. is recalling 18 units of the Minstrel mobile passive hoist (with scale). The affected devices are intended for lifting and transporting adult residents on horizontal floors in hospitals, nursing homes, or other health care facilities. The recall covers model numbers HMA0002 and HMB002-US with specific serial numbers listed in the agency record. Distribution was worldwide, including the United States (Massachusetts), Australia, Germany, and Italy.
The recall was initiated after ArjoHuntleigh received three reports where the bolt under the scale unscrewed from the scale. The company identified a remote risk that the bolt holding the spreader bar to the scale could unscrew during subsequent use if the parts are not correctly serviced or if they receive a sharp blow during or outside of use. This failure could result in the spreader bar detaching.
Health care facilities and consumers who possess these specific units should stop using the devices immediately. Users should contact ArjoHuntleigh for instructions on how to resolve the issue, which may involve servicing or replacement of the affected components.
The recalled product
- Product
- Minstrel (with scale) Product Usage: is a mobile passive hoist. It is intended for lifting and transporting adult residents on horizontal floors in hospitals, nursing homes or other health care facilitates. The Minstrel device aids in the lifting, transfer and lowering to saf
- Manufacturer
- ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.
- Affected units
- 18
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 (18)
- Model Numbers: HMA0002 and HMB002-US
- Serial Numbers: MPLAT0409W1177
- MPLAT0410W1213
- MPLAT0410W1228
- MPLAT0410W1229
- MPLAT0410W1231
- MPLAT0410W1232
- MPLAT0412W1290
- MPLAT0412W1296
- MPLAT0412W1297
- MPLAT0502W1403
- MPLAT0502W1404
- MPLAT0503W1485
- MPLAT0503W1486
- MPLAT0504W1518
- MPLAT0504W1519
- MPLAT0504W1520
- MPLAT0504W1531
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