Guldmann Gh1 255kg Swlceiling Hoist

Guldmann GH1 255kg Ceiling Hoist Recall Guldmann GH1 255kg ceiling hoists manufactured before November 20, 2020 are recalled because the lifting module can fall during installation or removal if it lacks a required software update and the Click Lock is installed incorrectly. The falling module could strike patients or staff. This recall affects units distributed to hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories in New Zealand.

Recalling firm

Active Rehab Equipment

Product

Guldmann GH1 255kg SWLCeiling hoist. [Device]. Model: GH1 F lifting module. Affected: units produced before 20 November 2020

Reason

Following a recent incident, it was identified that a GH1 F lifting module, which did not have the required software update and had an incorrectly installed Click Lock, fell onto a patient., This may occur when the deinstallation is initiated and the installation cord is loosened without the GH1 F lifting module being released from the Click lock. In this case, the GH1 F lifting module could fall by the length of the loosened cord and in rare cases hit a patient or staff.

Classification

Class I

Category

medical device recall

Country

New Zealand

Agency

MEDSAFE

Recall date

2026-08-20

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory

Official recall notice from MEDSAFE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a8eed6ed-36fd-4c6e-81ca-31ac7a2ac0a6