Recall Z-1920-2011
Penner Mfg Inc · initiated January 19, 2009
Product
Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior left entry with scale, Patient Transfer/Lift System, Models 388000-1. The firm name on the label is Penner Manufacturing Inc., Aurora, NE. For use with bathing systems in nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities to transfer or lift patients under the direct supervision of trained staff.
Codes / lots: Serial number 11030504601, 11040711001, 02060991001, 02060998801, and 02060998802
Reason for recall
Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket
FDA-determined cause: Employee error
Action taken
The firm, Penner, sent an undated letter flagged "Important Safety Inspection: Action Required" via certified mail on January 19, 2009 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect the Penner Patient Transfer for any missing Welds of the Pillar Mounting Bracket; inspect the areas indicated in the enclosed photos to confirm the bracket is welded on all edges to the main frame of the base; complete the inspection, and complete and return the attached WELD INSPECTION RESULTS OF PENNER PATIENT TRANSFER form via fax to 402 694-5844 or mail to Penner Manufacturing Inc, 102 Grant Street, Aurora, NE 68818, Attn: Quality Assurance Manager. Penner stated in the letter, if welds are not complete (no weld), discontinue use and contact the Quality Assurance Manager at Penner Manufacturing immediately at 402-694-5003. If you have any questions, contact the Quality Assurance Manager at 402-694-5003.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1920-2011
- Initiated
- January 19, 2009
- Posted by FDA
- April 8, 2011
- Terminated
- April 8, 2011
- Product code
- FNG – Lift, Patient, Ac-Powered
- Quantity
- 5 lifts
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Canada and Mexico.
- Recalling firm
- Penner Mfg Inc, Aurora, NE
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1911-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Patient Transfer/Lift System, Cascade Transfer, Models 380000-1…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1912-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Cascade Patient Transfer/Lift System, Models…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1913-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Bariatric Patient Transfer/Lift System, Cascade Transfer, Models…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1914-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Cascade with Scale, Patient Transfer/Lift System…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1915-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Bariatric with Scale, Patient Transfer/Lift…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1916-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior right entry, Patient Transfer/Lift…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1917-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior left entry, Patient Transfer/Lift…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1918-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior end entry, Patient Transfer/Lift System…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1919-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior right entry with scale, Patient…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1921-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Superior end entry with scale, Patient…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1922-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Pacific Chair, Patient Transfer/Lift System…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |
| Z-1923-2011 | Penner Manufacturing Transfer Electric Pacific Chair with scale, Patient Transfer/Lift…Incomplete weld on the pillar mounting bracket | 01/19/2009Terminated |