FDA Device recall Z-1473-2013
SlingBar 350
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-06-12
On 2013-06-12 the FDA classified a Class II recall of SlingBar 350 by Hill Rom, citing retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may present a potential for impalement if a patient, caregiver or bystander were to fall onto the hooks based on a simulated test meth….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1473-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-04-30 |
| Published | 2013-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Hill Rom |
| Distribution | US |
Product
SlingBar 350. Designed to meet the needs for lifting humans.
Reason
Retrospective review found 4 sling bars that may present a potential for impalement if a patient, caregiver or bystander were to fall onto the hooks based on a simulated test method. In effort to eliminate any risk of injury, Hill-Rom is requesting products be removed from field use and replaced with an updated design.
Identifiers
| code_info | 3156015, 3156002, 3156008' 3156004 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1473-2013%22
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