Medical Device Alerts issued in April 2019
An alert was issued about Moift Mover 180/205 mobile hoist and Molift Air ceiling hoist.
In this monthly update, we highlight selected Medical Device Alerts that have been issued recently by MHRA. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of medical device alerts. For all Medical Device Alerts from MHRA, see Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices.
Hoists: Molift Mover 180/205 mobile hoist and Molift Air ceiling hoist - all sizes of 2-point sling bars – risk of fracture of hooks in use (MDA/2019/020). Issued 1 May 2019. Manufactured by Etac and supplied in UK by R82 UK Ltd – if the hooks connecting the spreader bar to the hoist break during use, the patient could fall.
Article citation: Drug Safety Update volume 12, issue 10: May 2019: 6.