Drive 13023SVRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00822383135441), received between Apr 22, 2021 and Jul 24, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJul 24, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A PATIENT LIFT BY THE END USER'S DAUGHTER WHO STATED THE END USER'S CARETAKER WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRANSFER THE END USER IN THE LIFT WHEN THE LIFT FELL ON TOP OF THE PATIENT. THE END USER'S DAUGHTER STATED THAT THE CARETAKER WAS USING THE LIFT TO MOVE THE END USER FURTHER THAN SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BACK LEFT CASTER ASSEMBLY WAS NOT SWIVELING PROPERLY, HOWEVER IT IS UNCLEAR WHAT CAUSED THE LIFT TO TIP OVER. PRODUCT LABELING STATES THAT THE "LIFT IS NOT A TRANSPORT DEVICE. IT IS INTENDED TO TRANSFER AN INDIVIDUAL FROM ONE RESTING SURFACE TO ANOTHER (SUCH AS A BED TO A WHEELCHAIR). MOVING A PERSON SUSPENDED IN A SLING OVER ANY DISTANCE IS NOT RECOMMENDED." THE END USER SUSTAINED A FRACTURE IN HER NECK AND BRUISING TO HER FACE AND WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION FOR 3 MONTHS. AS PART OF ITS COMPLAINT REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROCESS, DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WILL ALSO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT.

  Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Vertebral Fracture

  MAUDE report 19818548 ↗
• InjuryNov 1, 2023Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A PATIENT LIFT BY THE END USER'S SON, WHO STATED THAT THE LIFT DROPPED DOWN SUDDENLY WHILE IN USE AND CAUGHT THE END USER'S FEET UNDER THE LIFT. THE END USER REPORTEDLY FRACTURED HIS LEFT FOOT AND REQUIRED STITCHES ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. DRIVE MADE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO GAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HAVE THE PRODUCT RETURNED FOR INSPECTION, BUT THE COMPLAINANTS DID NOT RESPOND. IF PERTINENT INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE TO DRIVE AT A LATER DATE, AN ADDENDUM TO THIS REPORT WILL BE FILED.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 18049222 ↗
• InjurySep 29, 2023Sharp Edges; Sharp Edges

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF A COMPLAINT INVOLVING A PATIENT LIFT DEVICE. THE REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE USER SUSTAINED A 4-5 INCH CUT ACROSS HER LEG BY THE RELEASE VALVE OF THE PATIENT LIFT DEVICE WHEN THE USER WAS BEING GUIDED OVER THE BED. THE USER RECEIVED TREATMENT BY THE NURSE WHO APPLIED BINDING PASTE TO THE CUT. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING AND A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER HAS COMPLETED THE INVESTIGATION.

  Patient problems: Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 17846022 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 7, 2023Device Tipped Over; Device Tipped Over

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A PATIENT LIFT BY A PROVIDER, WHO STATED THAT "THE END USER WAS BEING LIFTED OFF TOILET WHEN THE LIFT TILTED TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE PATIENT TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE END USER'S HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET THE END USER MOVED TO BED." IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME WHETHER THERE WAS ANY INJURY OR MEDICAL TREATMENT. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT AND INSPECT IT, AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Fall

  MAUDE report 16495333 ↗
• InjuryApr 22, 2021Break; Unintended Movement; Break; Unintended Movement

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A PATIENT LIFT. WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION. WE ARE FILING THIS REPORT IN AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION AND TO BE TIMELY. WE WILL FILE A FOLLOW UP ONCE MORE DATA IS AVAILABLE. THE PATIENT FELL IN THE LIVING ROOM. THE DEVICE WAS ENGAGED TO LIFT THE PATIENT. THE CAREGIVER USED THE PUMP HANDLE TO RAISE HIM FROM THE FLOOR. A CAP DISENGAGED FROM THE DEVICE AND HIT THE PATIENT. THEN THE LIFT DROPPED HIM AND HE HIT HIS HEAD. WHEN THE CAREGIVER TURNED FROM PUMPING THE HANDLE HE DISCOVERED THE BOOM HAD BENT TOTALLY DOWN JUST BEYOND THE HYDRAULIC CONNECTION.

  Patient problems: Fall

  MAUDE report 11705918 ↗