Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 24, 2013
SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they received two incident reports regarding two field failures of a tensile t…
Sr Instruments Inc recalled SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Used on various Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters. … - a moderate-severity action.
SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Used on various Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters. … was recalled by Sr Instruments Inc in April 24, 2013. Reason: SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they rec…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1128-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Sr Instruments Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they rec….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1128-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1128-2013) was formally reported on April 24, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 13, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sr Instruments Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tonawanda, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 806 patient scales.
The documented reason for this recall is: SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they received two incident reports regarding two field failures of a tensile type load cell involving the FG3105 Patie… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of Texas.. 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
806 patient scales
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Used on various Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters. Model# FG3105 Patient Scales. Product Usage: The FG3105 Scale is designed for Joerns Healthcare for use in portable patient weighing systems. The scale is designed to be connected between the patient hoist mechanism and patient sling apparatus. The scale is not intended to be used for patient transport.
SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they received two incident reports regarding two field failures of a tensile type load cell involving the FG3105 Patient Scale. The failures resulted in patient falls.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1128-2013 |
| Date reported | April 24, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 13, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Sr Instruments Inc |
| Firm location | Tonawanda, NY |
| Affected scope | 806 patient scales |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of Texas. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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