Events

Recall of Sling Rope/Connector Assembly Kits

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Arjo, 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
    36680
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0249-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-10-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-12-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-01-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=49371
  • 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 - Product Code FSA
  • Reason
    The sling ropes were manufactured with insufficient rope length past the knot to prevent the knot from coming loose.
  • Action
    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.

Device

Sling Rope/Connector Assembly Kits
  • Model / Serial
    Model KS1019, all kits shipped between July 2006 through September 2006
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide, including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, Virginia and Wyoming.
  • Product Description
    Sling Rope/Connector Assembly Kits for the Sara Power standing and raising aids; the kit is comprised of 2 x 230 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 KS1019
  • Manufacturer
    Arjo, Inc.

Manufacturer

Arjo, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Arjo, Inc., 50 Gary Ave Ste A, Roselle IL 60172-1684
  • Source
    USFDA