Viking M — Class II medical device recall Z-1818-2015
Terminated recall by Hill-Rom, Inc., reported 2015-06-24, distributed in AR, AZ, CA, IL, IN, MA, MT, TN. Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm as
| Recall number | Z-1818-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-03-20 |
| Classified | 2015-06-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-06-24 |
| Terminated | 2017-08-04 |
| Distributed | AR, AZ, CA, IL, IN, MA, MT, TN |
| Countries outside the US | GB |
| Model numbers | 2040003, 2040004, 2040005, 2040015, 2040035 |
Product
Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.
Reason for recall
Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. 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 of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.
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