FDA Device recall Z-1818-2015
Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-06-24
On 2015-06-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts by Hill Rom, citing complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get st….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1818-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-03-20 |
| Published | 2015-06-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Hill Rom |
| Distribution | AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, ID, IL, IN, MA, MT, TN |
Product
Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.
Reason
Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.
Identifiers
| code_info | Viking¿ M Lift Model 2040035 (S/N 9 200 000 - 9 201 689) Model 2040015 (S/N 7 500 401 - 7 568 899) Model 20400…Viking¿ M Lift Model 2040035 (S/N 9 200 000 - 9 201 689) Model 2040015 (S/N 7 500 401 - 7 568 899) Model 2040005 (S/N 7 100 101 - 7 200 200) Viking¿ L Lift Model 2040004 (S/N 7 200 201 - 7 300 300) Viking¿ XL/Viking¿ 300 Lift Model 2040003 (S/N 800 001 - 804 999) |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1818-2015%22
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