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Sr Instruments Inc recalls SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Used on various Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters. Model# FG3105 Patient Scales.
Recalled April 24, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1128-2013 · Sr Instruments
Hazard
SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they received two incident reports regarding two field failures of a tensile type load cell involving the FG3105 Patient Scale. The failures resulted in patient falls. · FDA Class II
Units
806 patient scales
Sold at
USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of Texas.
Description
SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they received two incident reports regarding two field failures of a tensile type load cell involving the FG3105 Patient Scale. The failures resulted in patient falls.
Product
SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Used on various Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters. Model# FG3105 Patient Scales. Product Usage: The FG3105 Scale is designed for Joerns Healthcare for use in portable patient weighing systems. The scale is designed to be connected between the patient hoist mechanism and patient sling apparatus. The scale is not intended to be used for patient transport.
Manufacturer(s)
Sr Instruments Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →