Hill-Rom recalls Stretch Leveller model 3156200 due to potential loss of patient positioning during lifts, risking falls. Affected users should contact Hill-Rom for details.
Stretch Leveller has the potential to lose the function of maintaining a patient in the horizontal position when lifting and in motion. When this function is lost the patient can slide backwards and potentially may fall out of the Oct lift sheet back onto the surface it is being lifted from.
Hill-Rom is recalling a specific Stretch Leveller model (3156200) because it might stop holding patients in the correct position during lifts. This could cause patients to slide backward and fall, which is a serious risk.
The Stretch Leveller may lose its ability to keep patients horizontal when lifting. If this happens, the patient could slide backward and fall out of the lift sheet onto the surface below.
Healthcare workers using this device with patients, especially those in hospitals or care facilities. Patients at risk are those who need to be lifted or moved using this equipment.
Check for the model number 3156200 on the Stretch Leveller device. This product was sold to healthcare facilities for patient lifting.
Look for the model number 3156200 on the Stretch Leveller device.
The model number is 3156200.
The Stretch Leveller may lose its ability to maintain patient positioning during lifts, risking falls.
Contact Hill-Rom for details on the recall and next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hill-Rom to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2599-2021 — Hill-Rom Hill-Rom Hello, I own a Hill-Rom that is covered by recall Z-2599-2021 from Hill-Rom. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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