Events

Safety Alert for Euro Lift 2005 ND

According to Department of Health, this safety alert involved a device in Hong Kong that was produced by KOR Innovations Inc.

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Alerts provide important information and recommendations about products. Even though an alert has been issued, it does not necessarily mean a product is considered to be unsafe. Safety Alerts, addressed to health workers and users, may include recalls. They can be written by manufacturers, but also by health officials.

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  • Type of Event
    Safety alert
  • Date
    2014-10-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-10-28
  • Event Country
    Hong Kong
  • Event Source
    DH
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20141028.html
  • Notes / Alerts
    Hong Kong data is current through September 2018. All of the data comes from the Department of Health (Hong Kong), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of data from the U.S. and Hong Kong.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Medical Device Safety Alert
  • Reason
    Medical device safety alert: kor innovations euro lift 2005 nd health canada posted a medical device safety alert concerning euro lift 2005 nd, manufactured by kor innovations inc. according to health canada, there are potential dangers associated with electrically adjustable treatment tables or beds with power assisted lifting mechanisms. one fatality occurred as a result of being crushed between the moving linkages of an electrically powered height adjustable table, while the table was in operation. most tables (or beds) incorporate scissor type linkages that introduce trapping, crush and shear points. these are more evident at the lower table height positions, where movement of the linkages towards other stationary components is usually the fastest. for details, please refer to the following health canada website: http://www.Healthycanadians.Gc.Ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/41891r-eng.Php if you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions. posted on 28 october 2014.

Device

Euro Lift 2005 ND
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Description
    Medical Device Safety Alert: KOR Innovations Euro Lift 2005 ND
  • Manufacturer
    KOR Innovations Inc

Manufacturer

KOR Innovations Inc