Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sara Plus Mobile Patient Lifter Recalled by Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh Due to ArjoHuntleigh has received a limited number of customer...

Date: June 29, 2012
Company: Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh directly.

Affected Products

Sara Plus Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured for Arjo by Medibo Medical Products N.V., Heikant 5, B-3930 Hamont-Achel, Belgium; Models HEP0001-US and HEP1001-US. The Sara Plus is a standing and raising aid for short transfers e.g. raising from bed and transfer to wheelchair, or from wheelchair to toilet. Sara Plus is also suitable for walking training when the footboard and kneepad are removed.

Quantity: 2480 units in U.S., 2,651 units in the rest of the world

Why Was This Recalled?

ArjoHuntleigh has received a limited number of customer reports concerning injuries related to an exposed metal support bracket when the proactive knee pad assembly is removed.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh has 9 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report