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Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: March 20, 2015 Hill-Rom Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Viking¿ M Lift  Model 2040035 (S/N 9 200 000 - 9 201 689)  Model 2040015 (S/N 7 500 401 - 7 568 899)  Model 2040005 (S/N 7 100 101 - 7 200 200) Viking¿ L Lift  Model 2040004 (S/N 7 200 201 - 7 300 300) Viking¿ XL/Viking¿ 300 Lift  Model 2040003 (S/N 800 001 - 804 999)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Viking¿ M Lift  Model 2040035 (S/N 9 200 000 - 9 201 689)  Model 2040015 (S/N 7 500 401 - 7 568 899)  Model 2040005 (S/N 7 100 101 - 7 200 200) Viking¿ L Lift  Model 2040004 (S/N 7 200 201 - 7 300 300) Viking¿ XL/Viking¿ 300 Lift  Model 2040003 (S/N 800 001 - 804 999)

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1818-2015

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Class I - Dangerous

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