Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh recalls Encore Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Model

Recalled July 18, 2012 · FDA recall Z-1947-2012 · Arjo, Inc.

Hazard

ArjoHuntleigh has received a limited number of customer reports concerning injuries related to an exposed metal support bracket when the proactive knee pad assembly is removed. · FDA Class II

Units

2,552 units in the U.S., 4,970 units in the rest of the world

Sold at

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Quatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey

Description

ArjoHuntleigh has received a limited number of customer reports concerning injuries related to an exposed metal support bracket when the proactive knee pad assembly is removed.

Product

Encore Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Models KKB5022-21US and KKB5042-21US. The Encore is designed to be used as a standing and raising aid, it is useful for short transfers from one sitting position to another, and to elevate a patient for toileting, repositioning, changing of incontinence pads or wound dressings, standing practice etc. it is not intended for long periods of suspension or transportation.

Manufacturer(s)

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →