Invacare Reliant 450 Battery-Powered Lift RPL450-1Recalls & reported problems
Invacare Corporation · Invacare Reliant 450 Battery-Powered Lift · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841447102953), received between May 3, 2024 and Mar 25, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 reports).
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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
- Break1
- Inadequate Instructions for Non-Healthcare Professional1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Laceration(s)1
- Vertebral Fracture1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 25, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
ON AN RPL450-1 PATIENT LIFT, THE TOP OF THE ACTUATOR BROKE AND DROPPED THE PATIENT, CAUSING THEM TO FALL AND BREAK THEIR NECK.
Patient problems: Vertebral Fracture
MAUDE report 24689642 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THE PIN THAT ATTACHES THE HANGER BAR ON THE RPL450-1 PATIENT LIFT KEEPS COMING OUT ON THE LIFT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24189790 ↗InjuryFeb 19, 2025Inadequate Instructions for Non-Healthcare Professional; Inadequate Instructions for Non-Healthcare Professional
THE REPORTER STATED THE PATIENT LIFT WAS BEING USED TO LIFT A RESIDENT OUT OF A BED AT A FACILITY WHEN THE LIFT ACTUATOR SNAPPED. THE USER FELL TO THE FLOOR AND SUSTAINED A HEAD LACERATION. THE USER RECEIVED 6 STAPLES AT THE HOSPITAL AND RETURNED TO THE FACILITY THE SAME DAY. THEY STATED THE USER HAS PASSED AWAY FOLLOWING THIS INCIDENT AND AT THIS TIME IT IS UNCLEAR IF THIS INCIDENT CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED. THE FACILITY STATED THEY ARE BEING SUED BY THE USER¿S FAMILY. THEY HAVE FILED REPORTS WITH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND FDA (MW5165408) REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 21411401 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Break; Break
A FACILITY ADVISED THAT THEY HAD AN RPL450-1 LIFT THAT NEEDED TO BE EVALUATED FOR REPAIR. A TECHNICIAN WENT TO THE FACILITY AND FOUND THAT THE LEG SHIFT BOLT BETWEEN THE BASE LEGS HAD SHEARED OFF. THE TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE BROKEN BOLT, INSTALLED A NEW BOLT, AND REALIGNED THE LEGS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19820125 ↗MalfunctionMay 3, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
A NURSE AT A FACILITY REPORTED THAT WHILE A PATIENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED FROM A BED TO A WHEELCHAIR USING AN RPL450-1 LIFT, THE SCALE HARDWARE KIT SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN LIFT BAR. THE SCALE HARDWARE KIT FELL ON THE PATIENT'S CHEST/LAP. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED. THE NURSE ELECTED TO REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL, SO NO FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19238295 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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