Infection Control (IC) Lifting Strap used with the following Cirrus and Pinnacle Ceiling Lifts: Cirrus 450...
Tollos began a recall of Infection Control (IC) Lifting Strap used with the following Cirrus and Pinnacle Ceiling Lifts: Cirrus 450, Cirrus 600, Cirrus 700, Cirrus 750, and Pinnacle... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Two customers reported four incidents in which the lifting strap broke while lifting a patient. If the IC strap fails during use, the patient may fall causing injury to them or the caregiver(s)". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0245-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Tollos
- Product
- Infection Control (IC) Lifting Strap used with the following Cirrus and Pinnacle Ceiling Lifts: Cirrus 450, Cirrus 600, Cirrus 700, Cirrus 750, and Pinnacle 1000
- Product code
- FNG Lift, Patient, Ac-Powered
- Reason for recall
- Two customers reported four incidents in which the lifting strap broke while lifting a patient. If the IC strap fails during use, the patient may fall causing injury to them or the caregiver(s).
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Equipment maintenance
- Action
- On October 24, 2022, the firm notified affected customers via Urgent Medical Device Correction letters. The firm is updating their operator's manual and service manual with instructions to inspect the IC straps prior to use, along with photo illustrations of lifting straps demonstrating wear/damage conditions that indicate replacement must be performed. Access complete Operator s & Service Manuals on the web at www.tollos.com/service-bulletins. Tollos can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected].
- Quantity in commerce
- 1273 US; 70 OUS
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada and United Arab Emirates.
- Product codes and lots
- UDI-DI 00817956021 (not yet uploaded to GUDID)
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0245-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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