| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2012-RN-00751-3 |
| Product Name/Description |
GH3 Lifting Hanger (patient lift)
Model Numbers: 550316, 550057 & 550058
ARTG Number: 129310 |
| Recall Action Level |
Retail |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
7/09/2012 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
The manufacturer has registered a number of complaints where lifting straps have not been correctly placed on the hanger and patients have fallen partially or completely out of the sling. The User Manual has been modified to incorporate new instructions on how to attach the sling on the hanger. |
| Recall Action |
Recall for Product Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
The sponsor is providing work around instructions for users to follow, until the Instructions for Use (IFU) can be updated. |
| Contact Information |
03 9872 5999 - Healthcare Lifting Specialists |