Liko Universal Slingbar 450 (aluminum) used with the Viking M Patient Lift
This recall has been terminated (originally issued April 26, 2006).
- Company
- Liko, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- January 9, 2006
- Posted
- April 26, 2006
- Terminated
- October 25, 2006
- Recall Number
- Z-0790-06
- Quantity
- 67 units
- Firm Location
- Franklin, MA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The swivel adapter which is mounted directly above the slingbar's split center bolt could be removed and allow the slingbar to be improperly mounted directly into the aluminum link arm. This could cause an unsafe transfer. Patient may fall.
Distribution
IL, MA, MO, PA, TN,
Lot / Code Info
Serial Numbers: 7100102 - 7100104; 7100109 7100147 - 7100159 7100179 - 7100182 7100257 - 7100261 EXPANDED RECALL: Viking M: Serial Numbers: 7100101 through Z-7100381
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Liko notified Distributors of the recall by letter on 1/9/06 via UPS and provided replacement Slingbars Version 2. Expanded Recall: On 6/20/06, Liko sent a 2nd recall letter expanding the recall to additonal serial numbers via Certified Mail.