Events

Recall of Savaria SL1000 Stairlift

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc..

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
    77050
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2060-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-04-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-03-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=154881
  • 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
    Powered stairway chair lift - Product Code PCD
  • Reason
    The electrical controller, combined with motor, causes feedback, damaging a component on the control board, starting a fire.
  • Action
    The firm sent a letter to dealers dated July 26, 2016. The firm will contact consignees (distributors) via e-mail and phone.

Device

Savaria SL1000 Stairlift
  • Model / Serial
    s/n or lot number - Job Number lots 671494 - 672668
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distribution in the United States and Canada
  • Product Description
    Savaria SL-1000 Stairlift
  • Manufacturer
    Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.

Manufacturer

Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc., 2 Walker Dr, Brampton Canada
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Savaria Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA