Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14689 |
| Brand Name: | Liko Standard Sling Bar 450 |
| Model: | Product Numbers: 20090029, 20190024, 20190041, 31190015, 31290017, 31290043, 3156001, 3156003, 3156007, 3156014, 3156016, 31590043, 5019013 |
| Affected: | Distributed between Jan-1980 and Nov-2012 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Universal Specialities Ltd trading as USL Medical 494 Rosebank Road Avondale AUCKLAND 1026 |
| Contact Information: | 09 829 0595 |
| Manufacturer: | Liko AB |
| Issue: | The current Standard SlingBar 450 model is designed in such a way that impalement may occur. The sling hook on the end of the sling bar could pierce a body structure such as the head, shoulder or groin. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Public Recall |
| Date Commenced: | 26/11/2013 |
