FDA Device recall Z-1947-2012

Encore Mobile Patient Lifter

FDA Device
Class II
terminated
Published 2012-07-18

On 2012-07-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Encore Mobile Patient Lifter by Arjo, citing arjoHuntleigh has received a limited number of customer reports concerning injuries related to an exposed metal support bracket when the proactive knee pad assembly is removed.

Read the official FDA Device notice

Agency	FDA Device
Recall number	Z-1947-2012
Classification	Class II
Status	terminated
Initiated	2012-06-29
Published	2012-07-18
Last updated	2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
Company	Arjo
Distribution	US

Product

Encore Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Models KKB5022-21US and KKB5042-21US. The Encore is designed to be used as a standing and raising aid, it is useful for short transfers from one sitting position to another, and to elevate a patient for toileting, repositioning, changing of incontinence pads or wound dressings, standing practice etc. it is not intended for long periods of suspension or transportation.

Reason

ArjoHuntleigh has received a limited number of customer reports concerning injuries related to an exposed metal support bracket when the proactive knee pad assembly is removed.

Identifiers

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code_info

Models KKB5022-21US, serial numbers 010390894401, 010390894402, 010390894403, 010390894405, 010390894408, 010390894410,…

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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.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1947-2012%22

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