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Event 63859

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
November 29, 2012
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Handicare Accessibility

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Handset component of the Handicare USA's Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lifts (Bath Bliss), Part Number BP300-100/BP300-400RSUS (handset) - Model Numbers BBR0311USAB (blue) and BBR0311USSS (silver) Handset component devices operate the Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lift, a non-AC-powered patient lift consisting of a motorized actuator, powered mechanical seating device, temporarily secured in a bath, and used to lift and lower a patient in the vertical or reclining position while bathing.

Z-0171-2014
Recall number
Z-0171-2014
Initiated
November 29, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Handicare Accessibility
Quantity
3301 handsets

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Firm became aware that two handsets in the affected batches became inoperable while the user was in the tub.

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Reason for recall

Firm became aware that two handsets in the affected batches became inoperable while the user was in the tub.

Code information

Handsets shipped with Bath Lifts belonging to the following serial numbers: BH05100001 - BH05129999 and BH06120001 - BH11129999; Handsets shipped as spare parts with the following serial numbers: BS05100001 - BS05129999 and BS06120001 - BS11129999.

Distribution pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) and country of: Canada.