ETAC A/S Recalls Molift Mover 205 Patient Lifts Due to Structural Bolt Failure
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ETAC A/S has initiated a voluntary recall of 95 Molift Mover 205 units after reports of a mounting bolt breaking, which could compromise the device's lifting functionality.
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What Happened
ETAC A/S has initiated a voluntary recall of the Molift Mover 205 patient lifting device following a customer report of a structural failure. During assembly and load testing, a bolt used for mounting the lifting bar broke. A subsequent investigation by the firm determined that material deformation between the lifting bar and the arm of the device can occur, leading to limited mobility in the joint and preventing the equipment from functioning properly.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 95 units of the Molift Mover 205. Affected products include the following model/catalog numbers, all associated with UDI-DI 05707995032270:
- M14000: Serial numbers 616606, 616604, 591003, 591002, 590906, 590901, 590904, 590903, 590902, 591001, 604101, 604005, 591703, 591007, 591006, 591005, 591004, 615105, 615104, 615103, 615102, 615101, 604004, 604003, 604002, 604001, 614202, 614201, 591702, 591701, 616603, 615106, 590905
- M1401: Serial numbers 593302, 593301, 593303, 612507, 612506, 612508, 612505, 612503, 620702, 612504, 612502, 612501, 593304, 593305, 620703, 620701
- M1402: Serial number 612601
- M14050: Serial numbers 590801, 596701, 585701, 584501, 591801, 604405, 604406, 604402, 604404, 604403, 604401, 604303, 604302, 604301
- M14150: Serial numbers 585811, 585810, 585809, 585808, 585806, 585805, 585804, 585803, 585801, 596604, 596603, 596602, 596601, 596611, 596610, 596609, 596608, 596607, 596606, 596605, 585807, 585802
- M1402-01: Serial numbers 612701, 612703, 612702
- M14050-00: Serial number 584307
- M14001: Serial numbers 603501, 599801, 599802, 604202, 604201
In the United States, distribution was limited to the state of Pennsylvania. The product was also distributed in Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
What You Should Do
ETAC A/S initiated the recall process via telephone notifications. Consumers and healthcare providers in possession of the affected serial numbers should immediately stop using the device for patient lifting and contact ETAC A/S for further instructions regarding the repair or replacement of the mounting hardware.
Why This Matters
A structural failure in a patient lifting device, such as a broken mounting bolt, poses a high risk of injury to both patients and caregivers, as it could lead to the lifting bar detaching during use.
Source
This information is based on an official recall notice from the FDA. Recall Number: Z-1308-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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