Hill-Rom, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0872-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Liko Overhead Rail System, Ceiling Mounted Rail Systems for all Liko Stationary Lifts including Likorall, Multirall and Masterlift Systems Product Usage - The Overhead Rail System allows overhead lifts to be mounted to the ceiling allowing versatility for use in lifting situations. It can be used with different Liko ceiling lifts.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 31, 2012

Date Posted: February 27, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0872-2013

Event ID: 62334

Reason for Recall:

Liko/Hill-Rom to date has received two reports from facilities alleging that the overhead rail system has failed to the extent that the overhead rails have fallen down while in use in high humidity (swimming pool) areas. Analysis of the incidents suggest that the components (hardware) used to secure the rail to the ceiling had corroded and may be unsuitable for environments with an atmosphere con

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3816 in total

Code Information:

The Liko Overhead Rail System components are not serialized and have been distributed since the early 1980's to the present.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY; and CANADA LOCATIONS: AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, and SK.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated