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Z-0790-06

Liko Universal Slingbar 450 (aluminum) used with the Viking M Patient Lift

Liko, Inc. / initiated 2006-01-09 / Terminated

Liko, Inc. began a recall of Liko Universal Slingbar 450 (aluminum) used with the Viking M Patient Lift on . The reason FDA records is "The swivel adapter which is mounted directly above the slingbar's split center bolt could be removed and allow the slingbar to be improperly mounted directly into the aluminum link arm. This could cause an unsafe...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0790-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Liko, Inc.
Product
Liko Universal Slingbar 450 (aluminum) used with the Viking M Patient Lift
Product code
FSA Lift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered
Reason for recall
The swivel adapter which is mounted directly above the slingbar's split center bolt could be removed and allow the slingbar to be improperly mounted directly into the aluminum link arm. This could cause an unsafe transfer. Patient may fall.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Liko notified Distributors of the recall by letter on 1/9/06 via UPS and provided replacement Slingbars Version 2. Expanded Recall: On 6/20/06, Liko sent a 2nd recall letter expanding the recall to additonal serial numbers via Certified Mail.
Quantity in commerce
67 units
Distribution
IL, MA, MO, PA, TN,
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers: 7100102 - 7100104;   7100109  7100147 - 7100159  7100179 - 7100182  7100257 - 7100261  EXPANDED RECALL: Viking M:  Serial Numbers: 7100101 through Z-7100381