Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 27, 2013
Liko/Hill-Rom to date has received two reports from facilities alleging that the overhead rail system has failed to the extent that the overhead rails have fallen down while in us…
Hill-Rom, Inc. recalled Liko Overhead Rail System, Ceiling Mounted Rail Systems for all Liko Stationary Lifts inc… - a moderate-severity action.
Liko Overhead Rail System, Ceiling Mounted Rail Systems for all Liko Stationary Lifts inc… was recalled by Hill-Rom, Inc. in February 27, 2013. Reason: Liko/Hill-Rom to date has received two reports from facilities alleging that the overhead rail system has fai…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0872-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Hill-Rom, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Liko/Hill-Rom to date has received two reports from facilities alleging that the overhead rail system has fai….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0872-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0872-2013) was formally reported on February 27, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 31, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Hill-Rom, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Batesville, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 3816 in total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Liko/Hill-Rom to date has received two reports from facilities alleging that the overhead rail system has failed to the extent that the overhead rails have fallen down while in use in high humidity (swimming pool) areas… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, R…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3816 in total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Liko Overhead Rail System, Ceiling Mounted Rail Systems for all Liko Stationary Lifts including Likorall, Multirall and Masterlift Systems Product Usage - The Overhead Rail System allows overhead lifts to be mounted to the ceiling allowing versatility for use in lifting situations. It can be used with different Liko ceiling lifts.
Liko/Hill-Rom to date has received two reports from facilities alleging that the overhead rail system has failed to the extent that the overhead rails have fallen down while in use in high humidity (swimming pool) areas. Analysis of the incidents suggest that the components (hardware) used to secure the rail to the ceiling had corroded and may be unsuitable for environments with an atmosphere con
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0872-2013 |
| Date reported | February 27, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 31, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Hill-Rom, Inc. |
| Firm location | Batesville, IN |
| Affected scope | 3816 in total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, U… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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