Patient lift device may lose horizontal positioning control, creating fall risk
The OctoStretch with Stretch Leveller may lose its ability to keep patients horizontal during lifting, risking patient falls. 440 units were distributed worldwide.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II device with a documented potential for patient harm (fall risk) but no reported illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries score High (3).
Plain-English summary
The OctoStretch with Stretch Leveller (Model 3156056), manufactured by Hill-Rom, Inc., is a patient-handling device designed to assist with lifting and positioning patients while maintaining horizontal alignment.
The device has a potential defect: the Stretch Leveller component may lose its function to maintain patients in a horizontal position during lifting and movement. When this occurs, patients can slide backwards and potentially fall out of the device onto the surface below.
Approximately 440 units were distributed in the United States across 15 states and internationally to more than 30 countries worldwide.
Healthcare facilities and users of this device should verify they have the affected model and contact Hill-Rom, Inc. for guidance on the hazard and potential remediation or replacement options.
The recalled product
- Product
- OctoStretch with Stretch Leveller - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift of patient. Model Number: 3156056
- Manufacturer
- Hill-Rom, Inc.
- Hazard
- fall-risk
- loss-of-function
- patient-safety
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- N/A
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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