Organization: Health Canada
Year: 2021
Month: May
Request Number: A-2021-000029
Request Summary: How many accidents related to ceiling lifts have been reported in Canada since 2001? Of these, how many accidents refer to a return-to-charge feature? Has there been legislation in place since about 2005 in Western Canada to prohibit the sale of patient lifts with such a feature? How many accidents have been reported due to a lack of equipment maintenance? How many accidents have been reported with Arjo, Arjohuntleigh, or BHM Medical equipment?
Disposition: All disclosed
Number of pages: 2