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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2016-RN-00082-1
Product Name/Description	Liko Universal SlingBar 350, SlingBar 450 and SlingBar 600 (used with Golvo, Uno, LikoLight, Likorall, Multirall and Viking XS/S/M/L mobile patient lifts) Universal SlingBar 350 Part Numbers: 3156074, 3156084 and 3156094 Universal SlingBar 450 Part Numbers: 3156075, 3156085 and 3156095 Universal SlingBar 600 Part Numbers: 3156076 and 3156086 Serial Numbers: 1200101 to 1370151 ARTG Number: 188199
Recall Action Level	Consumer
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	21/01/2016
Responsible Entity	Hill-Rom Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Hill-Rom has become aware of a potential safety issue related to the Universal SlingBar 350, SlingBar 450 and SlingBar 600 which can be attached to various Liko overhead and mobile patient lifts, Complaints have been received that the centre bolt of this sling bar, which connects the bar to the patient lift, has failed during use. The potentially affected sling bars have been produced until May 2014. Analysis has shown that the sling bar is reliable when used as intended with the sling bar level during the lift. However, if the sling bar is not used as intended, the bolt may be weakened. If the bolt is weakened there is a potential risk for breakage with the result of a free fall of the patient. This hazard could cause potentially minor to catastrophic injuries to a patient.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Hill-Rom is providing users with a set of instructions to follow to identify if they have an affected sling bar. This inspection should be carried out at regular intervals. Hill-Rom is providing a replacement sling bar to users who have an affected sling bar free of charge. This action has been closed on 26/05/2017.
Contact Information	1800 445 576 - Hill-Rom