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Ref: MDA/2010/018
Device
All models of mobile hoists, ceiling hoists and bathing lifts
manufactured by Joerns Healthcare Ltd.
Problem
Action
Lack of maintenance and inspection of these
devices could lead to the occupant falling and
being seriously injured.
Ensure that systems are in place for regular
inspection and maintenance of all hoists, in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Action by
All those involved in the provision, prescription,
use and maintenance of these hoists. In
particular: equipment store managers, nursing
home managers, nurses, moving and handling
staff, occupational therapists, care staff and
maintenance staff and contractors.
CAS deadlines
Contact
Action underway: 23 March 2010
Action complete: 10 May 2010
Manufacturer
Customer Services Department
Joerns Healthcare Ltd
Tel: 01384 446 622
Fax: 01384 446 601
E-mail: info@joerns.co.uk
Device
Prior to 2007, when Joerns Healthcare Ltd took over manufacture of these hoists and lifts, they were
manufactured by Oxford Ltd, Parker Baths Ltd and Sunrise Medical Ltd and may be labelled accordingly.
Problem
The MHRA has received a small number of reports involving the detachment of spreader bars on Oxford
hoists during use due to the hoists not being maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
No serious injury has yet been reported but there is clearly the potential for this to occur.
The instructions for use (IFU) supplied by Joerns Healthcare state that the hoist must be maintained by an
authorised service dealer on a six-monthly basis. Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) includes checks
for wear on the spreader bar mounting and other moving parts.
Joerns Healthcare issued a Field Safety Notice (FSN) in November 2009 to remind all users and service
providers of their responsibilities when using and maintaining any of their products. This FSN includes
checks on the spreader bar to be carried out during PPM in addition to any inspections carried out under the
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). However, the manufacturer cannot be sure
that all relevant people received their FSN, so the MHRA has issued this alert.
The IFU are also available from the Joerns Healthcare website www.joerns.co.uk
Distribution
This MDA has been distributed to:
• NHS trusts in England (Chief Executives)
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• HSC trusts in Northern Ireland (Chief Executives)
• NHS boards in Scotland (Chief Executives)
• NHS boards and trusts in Wales (Chief Executives)
• OFSTED
• Primary care trusts in England (Chief Executives)
• Social services in England (Directors)
• Social services in Scotland (Directors)
Onward distribution
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