The unit was returned to the manufacturer for inspection where a motor shaft breakage was confirmed.It was additionally noted that the sfs was found to be working as intended.The lift was replaced for the customer.Likorall overhead lift is intended for use in, health care, intensive care and rehabilitation.Likorall overhead lift is designed for fixed installation and free-standing lift systems.All common lifts and transfers can be performed using likorall overhead lift, for instance between bed/wheelchair, to/from floor, toilet visits, gait training, and together with stretchers.Likorall r2r (room to room) overhead lift enables the patient to be moved between two rail systems in separate rooms.Likorall overhead lift with the es designation is prepared for operation with the wireless handcontrol remote (ir) and in addition, a transfer motor can be connected for motor driven movement along the rail.Likorall s, irc overhead lift is prepared for continuous charging through the railsystem.As per iso 10535 it is acceptable to have a secondary system that becomes activated and prevents the patient from falling in case the primary system fails.Hillrom has met the requirement for a secondary system with a safety drum that lowers the patient to the surface in a controlled and safe manner, in the event of a motor or transmission failure.This patented safety design provides protection against uncontrolled lowering.The lift was received by the manufacturer and the root cause was confirmed.The sfs system was tested and it worked as intended.In the reported event, there was no report of serious injury or death and should a similar malfunction recur, it is unlikely to cause a serious incident for the reason stated above.Therefore, hillrom does not consider this complaint reportable.
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