Invacare recalls hydraulic patient lifts model 9805 and 9805P with serial numbers starting 09FSZ to 16ESZ. Loose mounting bolts may cause the lift to tilt and lead to patient falls, resulting in bruises, lacerations, or rare serious injuries.
Invacare has identified via customer complaints, the potential for the mounting bolt connecting the caster to the base frame of the patient lifts to become loose. Loose hardware can cause wear to the hardware and housings. If left unresolved, the caster may separate from the base of the lift causing the Lift to tilt and a patient fall. Failure does not occur right away but happens over time if the lift is not properly maintained. Patient falls are inherently dangerous and may result in a range of injuries that are dependent on physical condition of the patient and the nature of the fall. When injuries occur, they are typically non-serious injuries such as bruising, lacerations, or abrasions. In rare cases, more serious injuries such as bone fracture, head trauma, or death can occur. For caregivers using the lift, attempts to manually stabilize a lift if it becomes unstable could result in sprains, serious back injuries, or bone fractures.
Invacare is recalling hydraulic patient lifts model 9805 and 9805P due to a risk that mounting bolts can become loose over time, potentially causing the lift to tilt and leading to patient falls. This could result in bruises, lacerations, or in rare cases, serious injuries like fractures or death.
The mounting bolt connecting the caster to the base frame can become loose over time if the lift isn't properly maintained. If the bolt fails, the caster may separate from the base, causing the lift to tilt and potentially leading to a patient fall. Caregivers attempting to stabilize an unstable lift could also suffer injuries.
Caregivers and patients using Invacare 9805 or 9805P hydraulic patient lifts with serial numbers starting from 09FSZ to 16ESZ are affected. Patients with mobility issues or those requiring frequent transfers are at higher risk.
Check the serial number on your Invacare 9805 or 9805P lift. Serial numbers starting with 09FSZ, 10ASZ through 16ESZ, or 09GSZ through 15LSZ are affected. The lift is non-AC-powered and used for patient transfers.
Look for the serial number on your lift, which starts with specific prefixes like 09FSZ or 10ASZ to 16ESZ.
If your lift tilts or feels unstable, stop using it immediately to prevent falls.
Invacare 9805 and 9805P hydraulic patient lifts with serial numbers starting from 09FSZ to 16ESZ.
The lift could tilt, causing a patient fall that may result in bruises, lacerations, or in rare cases, serious injuries like fractures or death.
Caregivers should not attempt to manually stabilize an unstable lift, as this could cause sprains, back injuries, or fractures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Invacare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0549-2019 — Invacare Invacare Hello, I own a Invacare that is covered by recall Z-0549-2019 from Invacare. 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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