Medical devicemaker recalls patient lift after 2 deaths reported

Hillrom, a medical devicemaker based in Chicago, has recalled its patient overhead lift device after multiple reports of serious injuries and two patient deaths. 

Advertisement

Hillrom is recalling its Liko Multirall 200 Overhead Lift, used to move patients from room to room in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes, due to customer reports that the strap doesn’t attach to the hook properly. If the strap doesn’t attach, the motor or patient may fall, which could cause serious injury or death. 

The company has received 34 complaints about the device, 22 reports of serious injuries and two reports of patient deaths. 

The FDA said Feb. 22 that it has classified the recall as class 1, the most serious type. 

Read the FDA’s full news release here

More articles on supply chain:
US to send 25M masks to community health centers, food banks in March
Last-minute FEMA waiver let US company export 5M masks monthly despite domestic shortage, probe finds
Biden signs executive order to strengthen US supply chains

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

Beyond the bottleneck: How health systems are improving access, flow and care continuity

Thursday, July 30
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Presenters: Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, VituityWilliam Morice II, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic LaboratoriesJordan Dale, MD, Houston MethodistAsh Tengshe, City of HopeChris Klay, MHA, MA, PT, FACHE, Hospital Sisters Health System

Advertisement

Next Up in Supply Chain

Advertisement

Comments are closed.