Z-0482-2007

BHM Reacher for Portable Ceiling Lifts; a portable ceiling lift accessory used to connect the lift to the BHM...

Name: Z-0482-2007 BHM Reacher for Portable Ceiling Lifts; a portable ceiling lift accessory used to connect the lift to the BHM...
Creator: Arjo, Inc.
Published: 2006-11-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Arjo, Inc. / initiated 2006-11-13 / Terminated

FDA source

Arjo, Inc. began a recall of BHM Reacher for Portable Ceiling Lifts; a portable ceiling lift accessory used to connect the lift to the BHM Track or KwikTrak Trolley; Manufactured by BMH... on 2006-11-13. The reason FDA records is "The carabineer may not be correctly attached to the reacher and the portable patient lift may drop". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0482-2007
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2006-11-13
Posted: 2007-01-11
Terminated: 2010-01-19
Recalling firm: Arjo, Inc.
Product: BHM Reacher for Portable Ceiling Lifts; a portable ceiling lift accessory used to connect the lift to the BHM Track or KwikTrak Trolley; Manufactured by BMH Medical Inc., 2001 Tanguay Street , Magog, Quebec, Canada J1X 5Y5. The reacher comes in two models: part #700.08310 - 24'' handle length, and part #700.08320 - 36'' handle length
Product code: FSA Lift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered
Reason for recall: The carabineer may not be correctly attached to the reacher and the portable patient lift may drop.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: BHM sent recall letters to Arjo''s direct accounts on 11/13/06 via first class mail, informing them that fastening the carabineer to the exterior of the closed ring portion of the reacher is contrary to the manufacturer''s instructions and is an unsafe practice. The letters informed the users that Health Canada had received notification of an incident involving a reacher marketed by a competitor, and had conducted an investigation into all similar reachers available on the Canadian market. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of the BHM Reacher User''s Guide as well as a warning sticker that visually describes the safe method for connecting the carabineer to the reacher. The accounts were requested to place the warning stickers on their reachers, review the enclosed User''s Guide in detail, and ensure that all personnel using the reacher receive refresher training on its proper use and have access to the supplied User''s Guide. Once these measures have been completed, the account was requested to complete the enclosed response form and return it to BHM by fax, e-mail or mail.
Quantity in commerce: 886 reachers
Distribution: Nationwide
Product codes and lots: Part #700.08310 - 24'' handle length, and part #700.08320 - 36'' handle length, all reachers shipped between November 2003 through November 6, 2006.

Product code FSA

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)