FDA Recall Terminated

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

Recall: Z-0482-2007 · Initiated November 13, 2006

Recall

Recall Number: Z-0482-2007
Event Number: 36802
Firm: Arjo, Inc.
FEI Number: 1419652
Product Code: FSA
Status: Terminated
Root Cause: Other
Initiated: November 13, 2006
Posted: January 11, 2007
Terminated: January 19, 2010
Address: 50 Gary Ave, Ste A, Roselle, IL, 60172-1684

Description

Reason

The carabineer may not be correctly attached to the reacher and the portable patient lift may drop.

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.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

886 reachers