Sr Instruments Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1128-2013)

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:

SR Instruments FG3105 Patient Scales Used on various Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifters. Model# FG3105 Patient Scales. Product Usage: The FG3105 Scale is designed for Joerns Healthcare for use in portable patient weighing systems. The scale is designed to be connected between the patient hoist mechanism and patient sling apparatus. The scale is not intended to be used for patient transport.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 13, 2012

Date Posted: April 24, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1128-2013

Event ID: 64698

Reason for Recall:

SR Instruments Inc. is implementing a field correction for the Joerns Healthcare Patient Lifts after they received two incident reports regarding two field failures of a tensile type load cell involving the FG3105 Patient Scale. The failures resulted in patient falls.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 806 patient scales

Code Information:

Serial numbers: 1005 thru 1780, 1785 thru 1809, 1866 thru 1868 and 1870 thru 1875.

Distribution Pattern:

USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of Texas.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated