Class 2 Device Recall Liko Sabina II EE Lift

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 27, 2011
• Date Posted: March 17, 2011
• Recall Status: Terminated on September 19, 2014
• Recall Number: Z-1692-2011
• Recall Event ID: 57734
• Product Classification: Lift, patient, non-ac-powered - Product Code FSA
• Product: Liko Sabina II EE Lift, Liko, Sweeden. The Sabina and Capella sit-to-stand lifts are especially designed for people who have difficulty in standing on their own. The lifts are intended to be used with patients who are able to bear weight on their legs and actively participate in the standing exercise.
• Code Information: All lifts from 1997 to the present.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Hill-Rom, Inc.; 125 E Pearl St; 1069 State Route 46 East; Batesville IN 47006
• For Additional Information Contact: 812-934-7777
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The firm has received reports of injuries related to the Sabina Sit-in-Stand lifts. Of six injury reports, two were injuries in patints during use and four injuries were in non-patients when they tripped over the lift device and fell on the unit.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: The firm, Liko, issued two "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICES" one dated January 27, 2011 and a follow-up notice dated February 9, 2011 to its consignees/customers. The notices described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to keep the device in a separate unoccupied area when not in use; use extra care and support when lifting patients with the device; not allow unauthorized persons, especially children, to play around or operate the lift; examine the sling hooks daily to make sure they are secure, and to forward a copy of this notice to any other facility personnel they deem appropriate. The notices state the firm is investigating a design change to mitigate the risk of injuries with the device. If you have any questions concerning this request or the procedure as outlined, please contact Hill-Rom Technical Support at 800-445-3720.
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA including: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK ,OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN ,TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and country of: Canada.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.