Sling Rope/Connector Assembly Kits for the Sara and Sara Nova standing and raising aids; the kit is comprised of 2 x 200 cm ropes, 2 knobs, 2 sling connectors, 2 socket cap screws, 2 nylon nuts and 2 spacers; Arjo Inc., 50 N. Gary Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172; Model KS1006
- Company
- Arjo, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- October 30, 2006
- Posted
- December 6, 2006
- Terminated
- January 18, 2008
- Recall Number
- Z-0248-2007
- Quantity
- 15 kits
- Firm Location
- Roselle, IL
Reason for Recall
The sling ropes were manufactured with insufficient rope length past the knot to prevent the knot from coming loose.
Distribution
Nationwide, including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, Virginia and Wyoming.
Lot / Code Info
Model KS1006, all kits shipped between July 2006 through September 2006
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Arjo Inc. USA sent recall letters to the direct accounts on 10/30/06, informing them that affected rope kits were incorrectly assembled, and could lead to the rope separating from the cone-shaped knob and causing the patient to fall back from the lift. The letters listed the specific quantities, order numbers and dates for the kits shipped to the customer, and requested the removal from use and return of the affected rope kits. Replacement rope kits were sent with the recall letters. Any questions were directed to Arjo''s Quality Department at 1-800-323-1245, ext. 6140.