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An official ACCC notice concerns Invacare Birdie Lifters. If the D-Clip becomes damaged to the extent that the lifter arm falls down then there is potential for a serious patient injury to occur. Published 2016-10-23.
What to do now
If you or someone you provide care for uses an Invacare Birdie Lifters hoist, be aware of this issue. Customers should check the following: The actual state of the D-clip - does it appear bent or broken? If the D-clip is damaged or broken, Invacare should be contacted and they will provide replacement clip. The actual position of the D-clip in the lifter. If it is in the correct position, there is no need to change it. If it is assembled in the wrong position, the D-clip should be removed and reassembled according to the directions that are being provided. Invacare Australia is writing to all dealers and aged care and other facilities that supply or use affected Invacare Birdie Lifters hoists regarding this issue and to provide the updated instructions for use. Dealers will contact individual users to pass on this information. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, contact the retailer from whom you purchased your hoist. Alternatively, you can contact Invacare Australia on 1800 460 460 or email recalls@invacare.com.au .
Recall number
cc555db2-718f-4189-a6be-330153f2901e
Official notice
2016-10-23
The hazard
The hazard
If the D-Clip becomes damaged to the extent that the lifter arm falls down then there is potential for a serious patient injury to occur.
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