Arjo, Inc. BHM Medical Infrared (IR) Hand Control System, an optional wireless control component of the Arjo Maxi Sky 600 and BHM V4 Ceiling Patient Lifts; the hand control system is composed of two components, part 700.13640.33 - IR hand control, and part 492.00038 - IR receiver board Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The ceiling lift may not stop lateral movement after releasing the left (or right) action button on a ceiling lift equipped with an infrared hand control.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Arjo sent Urgent Device Field Correction Notification letters dated 2/15/08 on the BHM Medical letterhead to the end user accounts who received the affected IR remotes, advising them of the potential for the remote to become difficult to operate or to create uncontrolled movement of the ceiling lift. The accounts were instructed to remove the IR remote from service until the field correction is issued by BHM Medical. Instructions for removal of the IR equipment were provided in the Safety Advisory Notice included with the letter. The accounts were requested to complete and return the enclosed customer response form, acknowledging the receipt and understanding of the letter, and indicating the number of units requiring correction.