Hillrom Lift Recall: 22 Injuries, 2 Deaths

In March 2021, Nursing Home Abuse Center wrote an article about the Hillrom Lift Recall. The lift in the recall is the Hillrom Liko Multirall 200 Overhead Lift. These lifts are used in hospitals and nursing homes to help move and transport patients who have limited or no mobility.

The lift operates on a track and has a motor at the top. There is a mount and a swing that hangs below. The patient sits in the swing and can be transported easily. However, the lift recall is because there is a defect in certain lifts that can cause the Q-link strap to attach improperly to the mount. This defect means that the lift may not be able to support the weight of a patient.

Improper weight support and balance can cause the motor to fall, and can cause the swing to detach from the housing. As a result, the patient may fall, or the motor may fall on the patient and/or caregiver.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received 34 complaints. So far, there are 22 reports of serious injuries, and two deaths have been linked to the defect.

Have Questions about the Hillrom Lift Recall?

Hillrom Multirall lifts are used in hospitals and nursing homes. Patients, caregivers and family members may all be at risk if defective lifts are used to move patients/residents. The FDA did not say if the injuries and deaths were in hospitals or nursing homes.

If you have questions about the Hillrom lift recall or other defective medical devices, contact National Injury Center. We can answer your questions and connect you to the right lawyer to learn more about your rights. If you or a loved one were injured due to a defective medical device, you may have options to pursue legal action.

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