FDA Recall Terminated

Molift Air 205, Molift Air 205 Propulsion, Molift Air IRC, Molift Air 205 IRC Propulsion, Molift Air 300, Molift Air 300 Propulsion, Molift Air 300 IRC, Molift Air 300 IRC Propulsion Molift Air is a ceiling hoist used to lift and transfer immobilized patients in various situations. The coupling that holds the suspension is fixed to the lifting belt by a bolt through an aluminum housing. The bolt is hold in place by a rubber cap secured with a small screw. The other end of the lifting belt is fixed to the lifting drum on the motor. The design is identical on both Air 205 and Air 300 in all variants

Recall: Z-2291-2016 · Initiated June 24, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2291-2016
Event Number
74529
Firm
Moller Vital Hadelandsvegen 2
FEI Number
3004137175
Product Code
FSA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 24, 2016
Posted
July 26, 2016
Terminated
June 23, 2017
Address
P.o. Box 408, Gjovik Norway

Description

Molift Air 205, Molift Air 205 Propulsion, Molift Air IRC, Molift Air 205 IRC Propulsion, Molift Air 300, Molift Air 300 Propulsion, Molift Air 300 IRC, Molift Air 300 IRC Propulsion Molift Air is a ceiling hoist used to lift and transfer immobilized patients in various situations. The coupling that holds the suspension is fixed to the lifting belt by a bolt through an aluminum housing. The bolt is hold in place by a rubber cap secured with a small screw. The other end of the lifting belt is fixed to the lifting drum on the motor. The design is identical on both Air 205 and Air 300 in all variants

Reason

Potential for the bolt on the suspension coupling on the Molift Air to come loose from the housing.

Action

Moller Vital sent a Field Safety Corrective Action on June 22, 2016. Field correction instructions were provided to affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to read the instruction, and return the recipient confirmation, report all serial numbers distributed in their region/country to Etac Supply Gjovik, order the upgrade kit from Etac Supply Gjovik, Customers were also instructed to follow up with the customers and users and confirm that all hoists in their market are upgraded. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Etac Supply Gjovik.at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to SZ, TR, BE, CH, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IS LV, NL, NO, SE, SI, AU, CN, IL, JP, NZ, IN, QA, PE, AE

Quantity

516 units (374 US)