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ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA SP. ZO.O. recalls Tenor is a mobile passive lift, intended to be used on horizontal surfaces for lifting and transfer in hospitals, nursin
Recalled September 24, 2014 · FDA recall Z-2652-2014 · ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA SP. ZO.O
Hazard
ArjoHuntleigh received reports where the Tenor Lift without Scale (spreader bar) bolt broke during use. There is a remote risk concerning the breakage of the spreader bar bolt connection, part # TEN.018. During use, the bolt is subjected to mechanical forces, which may lead to breakage. · FDA Class II
Units
382 lifts total worldwide (160 US)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Bahrain, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
Description
ArjoHuntleigh received reports where the Tenor Lift without Scale (spreader bar) bolt broke during use. There is a remote risk concerning the breakage of the spreader bar bolt connection, part # TEN.018. During use, the bolt is subjected to mechanical forces, which may lead to breakage.
Product
Tenor is a mobile passive lift, intended to be used on horizontal surfaces for lifting and transfer in hospitals, nursing homes or other healthcare facilities. Transfers with the Tenor are made indoors in the patient's room, in communal areas or in a bathroom. Tenor is meant to be used with the patient type who: sits in a wheelchair, has no capability to support themselves at all, cannot stand unsupported and is not able to bear weight (not even partially), is dependent on caregiver in most situations, is a passive resident, might be almost completely bed ridden, is often stiff and has contracted joints, and/or is totally dependent. The Tenor has a safe working load of 320 KG (705 lbs).
Manufacturer(s)
ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA SP. ZO.O.
Made in
Poland
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →