Minstrel Patient Lifts

Modified on 2009/10/14 21:33 by admin
Minstrel patient lifts are intended to be used to elevate and transport patients from one location to another, such as from a bed to a bath. In May 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Arjo, Inc. notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of Minstrel patient lifts.

There are two mechanical problems associated with the lifts: the first involves the hanger bar detaching from the lift, resulting in the patient falling to the ground because of a missing spring washer; the second problem involves a bolt in the foot pedal assembly becoming loose which allows the foot pedal assembly to fall off of the lift. This results in the lift becoming unstable and the patient possibly falling.



*Source: Food and Drug Administration

See Also

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  2. Broken Back: Overview
  3. Broken Bones: Overview
  4. Dislocation: Overview
  5. Joints & Muscles: Overview
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