"***UPLIFT TECHNOLOGIES INC.***Bringing quality to life.***Model No.***CA200***Description***Lifting commode chair***Weight Range***80-300+ lb-136+ kg***" Labeling on product: "***1C0101 and K0061014***". A lifting commode chair that is self-powered (non-electric) and provides lifting assistance for those who have reduced mobility due to arthritis, post-operative conditions, degenerative joint disease, Parkinson's disease or other neuromuscular disorders.
FDA Recall Z-0270-2012 · Posted 2011-11-22
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Recalling FirmUplift Technologies Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeINN
Date Initiated2011-06-27
Date Terminated2012-05-31
Product Quantity219 chairs
Reason for Recall
On June 26, 2011 Uplift Technologies Inc. Nova Scotia, Canada initiated a recall of the Uplift Commode Assist Model No. CA200, Lot No. 1C0101. The plastic seat does not meet manufacturing specifications. The seat may not fit the unit properly and may interfere with the unit's normal locking mechanism.
Firm Action
Uplift Technologies, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 27, 2011 to all affected customers The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine their inventory and to quarantine the affected product. Customers are to call Uplift's Customer Service Department at 1-800-387-0896 to request a Return Materials Authorization number in order to return the product.
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Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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