FDA Recall Terminated

Penner Patient Stretcher/Transfer Lift System Models 391000-1 and 392000-1 The Pacific Stretcher/Transfer Lift is used with Whirlpool or Aqua-Aire (air bubbling) bathing system intended for use in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities to transfer and/or lift patients under the direct supervision of trained staff. Model 392000-1 is equipped with a scale.

Recall: Z-1306-2015 · Initiated January 30, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1306-2015
Event Number
70151
Firm
Penner Mfg Inc
FEI Number
1922538
Product Code
MMP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Use error
Initiated
January 30, 2015
Posted
March 20, 2015
Terminated
March 10, 2016
Address
102 Grant St, Ste A, Aurora, NE, 68818-3200

Description

Penner Patient Stretcher/Transfer Lift System Models 391000-1 and 392000-1 The Pacific Stretcher/Transfer Lift is used with Whirlpool or Aqua-Aire (air bubbling) bathing system intended for use in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities to transfer and/or lift patients under the direct supervision of trained staff. Model 392000-1 is equipped with a scale.

Reason

If the patient sits on either wing, not squarely on the center section of the Stretcher Lift, tipping and injury to the operator or patient could result. The device manual was updated with an additional warning statement.

Action

Beginning on 1/30/2015, the recalling firm sent letters via certified mail to their customers informing them of the change to the stretcher manual along with a revised manual which incorporated those changes. For questions regarding this recall call 402-694-5003.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada.

Quantity

158