Events

Recall of Device Recall Maxi Sky 1000 and BHM Medical V10 Bariatric Ceiling Lift

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    58048
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1983-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-03-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-04-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-02-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=98101
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Lift, patient, non ac-powered - Product Code FSA
  • Reason
    The battery-powered control board in the ceiling lift motor may overheat, resulting in smoke and possibly flames and the lift becoming inoperable.
  • Action
    ArjoHuntleigh sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated March 4, 2011, to all affected customers via UPS Ground on March 21, 2011. The notice informed the accounts of the potential for smoke and flames coming out of the Maxi Sky 1000/V10 bariatric ceiling lifts. The accounts were requested to immediately cease use of the affected lifts, powering them down by activating the emergency stop, and tag the lifts to prevent further use. If there is a clinical need to continue use of the lift before it is retrofitted or replaced, specific instructions were given to reduce the risk of a device malfunction. The accounts were requested to complete the Customer Response Form online, using the enclosed card's instructions. Questions were directed to the ArjoHuntleigh at 1-800-323-1245, ext 57985.

Device

Device Recall Maxi Sky 1000 and BHM Medical V10 Bariatric Ceiling Lift
  • Model / Serial
    Model numbers LF20010, LF20011, LF20013, LF20014, LF20015, LF21015, LF21019, 9120001, 9120004, 9120005, 9120008, 9120009 and 9121009. All serial numbers manufactured prior to February 1, 2011.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Maxi Sky 1000/BHM Medical V10 Bariatric Ceiling Lift System; a patient transfer lift; ArjoHuntleigh, Addison, IL 60101; Model numbers LF20010, LF20011, LF20013, LF20014, LF20015, LF21015, LF21019, 9120001, 9120004, 9120005, 9120008, 9120009 and 9121009 || The Maxi Sky 1000 is designed for lifting patients in a homecare setting, at nursing homes and other assisted living centers, as well as in institutional or hospital settings. Patient transferring is performed under the supervision of an appropriately trained caregiver staff, in accordance with the instructions for use. All other uses must be avoided.
  • Manufacturer
    Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

Manufacturer

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh
  • Manufacturer Address
    Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh, 2349 W Lake St, Addison IL 60101-6183
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Getinge AB
  • Source
    USFDA