Health product recall

Vega505EE & SwiftHook (2020-08-21)

Starting date:
August 21, 2020
Posting date:
September 8, 2020
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-73891



Last updated:
2020-09-08

Affected Products

A. Vega505EE

B. SwiftHook

Reason

The Swifthook, which attaches the lift arm to the spreader bar, may detach under load if not properly attached before use. We have been made aware of 7 incidents from 2009 - 2020.

Affected products

A. Vega505EE

Lot or serial number

60600003

Model or catalog number

60600003

Companies
Manufacturer

Handicare AB

Torshamnsgatan 35, 164 40 Kista

Jarfalla

17562

SWEDEN


B. SwiftHook

Lot or serial number

70200008

Model or catalog number

70200008

Companies
Manufacturer

Handicare AB

Torshamnsgatan 35, 164 40 Kista

Jarfalla

17562

SWEDEN