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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00477-1
Product Name/Description	Standard SlingBar 450 Distributed between January 1980 and November 2012 Product numbers: 20090029, 20190024, 20190041, 31190015, 31290017, 31290043, 3156001, 3156003, 3156007, 3156014, 3156016, 31590043 & 5019013 These product numbers may be bundled with the Golvo 1000, 3000 and 7000 series lifts, Viking M, Viking L, LikoLight 100 and 125, Caroli 101, and Uno 100, 101 and 102 ARTG Number: 188199
Recall Action Level	Consumer
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	9/09/2013
Responsible Entity	Hill-Rom Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Hill-Rom has become aware of a safety issue related to the Standard SlingBar 450, which could be attached to various Liko overhead and mobile lifts. A serious injury to a patient, caregiver, or bystander could result from tripping or otherwise falling in to the slingbar, typically while the lift is parked or stored when not in use. The sling hook on the other end of the sling bar could pierce a body structure such as the head, shoulder, or groin.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Hill-Rom is providing customers with a sling-bar safety cover to mitigate the risk of patient or user injury. For more details, please see http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-device-standard-slingbar-450-131001.htm .
Contact Information	1800 147 118 - Hill-Rom Technical Support