| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2013-RN-01059-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
LIKO SlingBar 350, SlingBar 360, SlingBar Wide 670 and SideBar Standard
Product Numbers: 3156015, 3156002, 3156008, 3156004, 3156013, 3156012, 3156017 or 3156011
Distributed between April 1998 and May 2008 |
| Recall Action Level |
Consumer |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
21/11/2013 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Hill-Rom has become aware of a potential safety issue related to the SlingBar 350, SlingBar 360, SlingBar Wide 670 and SideBar Standard, 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 sling bar, typically while the lift is parked or stored when not in use. The sling hook on the end of the sling bar could pierce a body structure, such as the head, shoulder, or groin. |
| Recall Action |
Recall |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Hill-Rom is providing replacement sling bars to mitigate the issue. This action has been closed-out on 27/01/2016 |
| Contact Information |
1800 147 118 - Hill-Rom Technical Support |