Z-1916-2016Class II

Liko Universal SlingBars Universal SlingBar" 350, Universal SlingBar" 350 QRH, Universal SlingBar" 350 R2R...

Name: Z-1916-2016 Liko Universal SlingBars Universal SlingBar" 350, Universal SlingBar" 350 QRH, Universal SlingBar" 350 R2R...
Creator: Hill-Rom, Inc.
Published: 2016-03-08
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Hill-Rom Inc. / initiated 2016-03-08 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

FDA source

Hill-Rom, Inc. began a recall of Liko Universal SlingBars Universal SlingBar" 350, Universal SlingBar" 350 QRH, Universal SlingBar" 350 R2R, Universal SlingBar" 450, Universal SlingBar" 450... on 2016-03-08. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The center bolt of the sling bar, which connects the bar to the patient lift, has failed during use. If the sling bar is not used as intended the bolt may be weakened. If the bolt is weakened there is a potential risk...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1916-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-03-08
Posted: 2016-06-07
Terminated: 2017-05-15
Recalling firm: Hill-Rom Inc.
Product: Liko Universal SlingBars Universal SlingBar" 350, Universal SlingBar" 350 QRH, Universal SlingBar" 350 R2R, Universal SlingBar" 450, Universal SlingBar" 450 QRH, Universal SlingBar" 450 R2R, Universal SlingBar" 600 Universal SlingBar" 600 QRH Component of Liko Lifts Product Usage: Universal SlingBar 350 It is commonly used for lifting children. Universal SlingBar 350 is available with three assembly options - fixed assembly, Quick-release Hook (QRH) or Room 2 Room (R2R). Universal SlingBar 450 Is appropriate in most cases and with most slings. Is installed on most lifts on delivery (does not apply to Viking XL). Universal SlingBar 450 is available with three assembly options - fixed assembly, Quick-release Hook (QRH) or Room 2 Room (R2R). Universal SlingBar 600 It is intended for use with the ComfortSling Plus mod 300/310 and 350/360, or with slings the intention of which is to overlap the leg supports, Universal SlingBar 600 is available with two assembly options - fixed assembly and Quick-release Hook (QRH).
Product code: FSA Lift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered
Reason for recall: The center bolt of the sling bar, which connects the bar to the patient lift, has failed during use. If the sling bar is not used as intended the bolt may be weakened. If the bolt is weakened there is a potential risk for breakage with the result of a free fall of the patient. This hazard could cause potentially minor to catastrophic injuries to a patient.
Root cause tag: labeling and UDI
FDA root cause: Labeling design
Action: On 3/8/2016, MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notifications were sent to the affected US customers via email and courier. On 3/24/2016, MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notifications were sent to the affected Canadian customers via email and courier. On 3/29/2016, MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notifications were sent to the affected Global customers via email and Docapost. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. The notification provided new instructions for users with a lift manufactured prior to 11/19/2013, instructed the user on how to inspect for damage, and offers replacement at a 50% reduction in cost. If you have any questions concerning this Field Safety Notice, please contact Hill-Rom Technical Support, your distributor, or your Hill-Rom representative.
Quantity in commerce: 163,561
Distribution: Worldwide and US Nationwide Distribution AE, AO, AR , AT , AU , AZ , BD , BE , BG , BH , BM , BN , BR , CA , CH , CL , CN , CO , CS , CZ , DE , DK , EG , ES , FI , FR , GB , GR , HK , HR , HU , ID , IE , IL , IN , IR , IS , IT , JO , JP , KR , KW , LB , LI , LK , LT , LU , LV , LY , MA , MT , MX , MY , NL , NO , NZ , OM , PH , PK , PL , PT , QA , RO , RS , RU, SA , SE , SG , SI , SK , SY , TH , TN , TR , TW , UA , US , UY and ZA.
Product codes and lots: All Slingbars that are affected by this field action (in the table below) have been distributed within the following serial number range: 1200101 to 1370151 Model Product/Model # Universal SlingBar" 350, 3156074 Universal SlingBar" 350 QRH, 3156084 Universal SlingBar" 350 R2R, 3156094 Universal SlingBar" 450, 3156075 Universal SlingBar" 450 QRH, 3156085 Universal SlingBar" 450 R2R, 3156095 Universal SlingBar" 600 3156076 Universal SlingBar" 600 QRH 3156086

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1916-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1916-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-06-15	2016-06-06

Product code FSA

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Data as of 2026-10-14, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)