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Z-0245-2023Class II

Infection Control (IC) Lifting Strap used with the following Cirrus and Pinnacle Ceiling Lifts: Cirrus 450...

Tollos / initiated 2022-10-24 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

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
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0245-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0245-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated