Z-1920-2011

Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior left entry with scale, Patient Transfer/Lift System, Models...

Name: Z-1920-2011 Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior left entry with scale, Patient Transfer/Lift System, Models...
Creator: Penner Mfg Inc
Published: 2009-01-19
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Penner Patient Care, Inc / initiated 2009-01-19 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Penner Mfg Inc began a recall of Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior left entry with scale, Patient Transfer/Lift System, Models 388000-1. The firm name on the label is Penner... on 2009-01-19. The reason FDA records is "Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1920-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-01-19
Posted: 2011-04-08
Terminated: 2011-04-08
Recalling firm: Penner Patient Care, Inc
Product: Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior left entry with scale, Patient Transfer/Lift System, Models 388000-1. The firm name on the label is Penner Manufacturing Inc., Aurora, NE. For use with bathing systems in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities to transfer or lift patients under the direct supervision of trained staff.
Product code: FNG Lift, Patient, Ac-Powered
Reason for recall: Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Employee error
Action: The firm, Penner, sent an undated letter flagged "Important Safety Inspection: Action Required" via certified mail on January 19, 2009 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect the Penner Patient Transfer for any missing Welds of the Pillar Mounting Bracket; inspect the areas indicated in the enclosed photos to confirm the bracket is welded on all edges to the main frame of the base; complete the inspection, and complete and return the attached WELD INSPECTION RESULTS OF PENNER PATIENT TRANSFER form via fax to 402 694-5844 or mail to Penner Manufacturing Inc, 102 Grant Street, Aurora, NE 68818, Attn: Quality Assurance Manager. Penner stated in the letter, if welds are not complete (no weld), discontinue use and contact the Quality Assurance Manager at Penner Manufacturing immediately at 402-694-5003. If you have any questions, contact the Quality Assurance Manager at 402-694-5003.
Quantity in commerce: 5 lifts
Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Canada and Mexico.
Product codes and lots: Serial number 11030504601, 11040711001, 02060991001, 02060998801, and 02060998802

Product code FNG

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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)