FDA Recall Terminated

Liko Universal Slingbar 450 (aluminum) used with the Viking L Patient Lift

Recall: Z-0791-06 · Initiated January 9, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0791-06
Event Number
34463
Firm
Liko, Inc.
FEI Number
3001451524
Product Code
FSA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 9, 2006
Posted
April 26, 2006
Terminated
October 25, 2006
Address
842 Upper Union Street, Suite 4, Franklin, MA, 02038

Description

Liko Universal Slingbar 450 (aluminum) used with the Viking L Patient Lift

Reason

The swivel adapter which is mounted directly above the slingbar's split center bolt could be removed and allow the slingbar to be improperly mounted directly into the aluminum link arm. This could cause an unsafe transfer. Patient may fall.

Action

Liko notified Distributors of the recall by letter on 1/9/06 via UPS and provided replacement Slingbars Version 2. Expanded Recall: On 6/20/06, Liko sent a 2nd recall letter expanding the recall to additonal serial numbers via Certified Mail.

Distribution

IL, MA, MO, PA, TN,

Quantity

38 units