| Subject: | FDA Announces Recall of Arjo Minerva Patient Lift |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Tue, 14 Sep 2004 - 10:00 am |
| The FDA, in conjunction with Arjo Inc. announced a Class I recall of Arjo's Medibo Minerva Patient Lift. Patient lifts are generally used to transfer patients from one location to another. The battery operated Minerva lift is recalled due to three mechanical problems:
The hanger bar may become detached from the lift due to a missing spring washer
The foot pedal assembly may fall off of the lift due to a bolt becoming loose which results in the lift becoming unstable
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