Maxi MoveRecalls & reported problems across all models
Arjohuntleigh AB · 5 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 21
- Deaths reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
We found 5 models of Maxi Move by Arjohuntleigh AB in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 21 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 13, 2020 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 4 deaths, 6 injuries, 11 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (11 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Maxi Move problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component11
- Use of Device Problem6
- Device Tipped Over3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information3
Patient problems
- Fall9
- Head Injury7
- Bruise/Contusion4
- Hematoma3
- Bone Fracture(s)2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Physical Entrapment2
- Insufficient Information1
Maxi Move models
5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Maxi Move KMCSUN-DLift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered10 reports
- Maxi Move KMCSUNLift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered2 deaths7 reports
- Maxi Move KMCEUN-DLift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered2 deaths2 reports
- Maxi Move KMCLXNLift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered1 report
- Maxi Move KMCLXN-DLift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered1 report
Recent Maxi Move adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
DeathSep 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Based on information received from the customer (the Executive Director), during a transfer using a Maxi Move lift and clip sling, the right leg clip became detached, resulting in the resident falling from the sling and striking their head. A hematoma was identified during the initial assessment, and the resident was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation. The resident passed away the following day. The reported cause of death was intracranial bleeding.The customer report indicated a possible right leg spasm at the time of the incident. Following the event, the lift and sling were inspected by an Arjo technician. No malfunctions were identified, and all functions were found to be operating as intended.
Patient problems: Fall; Head Injury; Hematoma
MAUDE report 50943292 ↗DeathSep 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Based on information received from the customer (the Executive Director), during a transfer using a Maxi Move lift and clip sling, the right leg clip became detached, resulting in the resident falling from the sling and striking their head. A hematoma was identified during the initial assessment, and the resident was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation. The resident passed away the following day. The reported cause of death was intracranial bleeding.The customer report indicated a possible right leg spasm at the time of the incident.
Patient problems: Fall; Head Injury; Hematoma
MAUDE report 50943290 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Use of Device Problem
A CAREGIVER TRIPPED OVER A LOOSE PLASTIC COVER LOCATED ON THE LEG OF A MAXI MOVE LIFT WHILE WALKING ACROSS THE LIFT BASE. AS A RESULT, THE CAREGIVER FELL AND SUSTAINED A KNEE INJURY. THE CAREGIVER DID NOT ATTEND THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BUT SUBSEQUENTLY SOUGHT MEDICAL EVALUATION, WHICH INCLUDED A RADIOLOGY EXAMINATION; HOWEVER, THE RESULTS OF THIS ASSESSMENT ARE NOT KNOWN TO ARJO. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE CAREGIVER HAS BEEN OFF WORK AND RETURNED TO WORK WITH SLIGHTLY MODIFIED DUTIES THREE DAYS AFTER THE EVENT. NO ADDITIONAL CLINICAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE INJURY OR TREATMENT HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO DATE. NO PATIENT WAS PRESENT OR INVOLVED AT THE TIME THE REPORTED ISSUE OCCURRED.
Patient problems: Fall; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24399060 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE RESIDENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED FROM THE BED TO A SHOWER CHAIR USING A MAXI MOVE LIFT AND A SLING. DURING THE TRANSFER, THE RESIDENT BECAME RESISTIVE, EXHIBITING BEHAVIORS SUCH AS KICKING AND PULLING ON THE SLING. THE RESIDENT SUBSEQUENTLY FELL TO THE FLOOR IN THE BEDROOM. THE RESIDENT SUSTAINED A LACERATION ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD, BRUISING TO THE RIGHT MEDIAL THIGH, AND FACIAL BRUISING. THE CAREGIVER ALSO SUSTAINED INJURIES, INCLUDING A SPRAIN TO THE RIGHT HAND, WRIST, AND SHOULDER, AS WELL AS A LEFT TORSO SPRAIN. ADDITIONAL CLINICAL INFORMATION INDICATES THAT THE RESIDENT WAS TREATED WITH A GLUE STITCH FOR THE LACERATION, AND THE CAREGIVER IS CURRENTLY ON MODIFIED DUTIES.
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Fall; Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 23670103 ↗InjuryAug 4, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE RESIDENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED USING A MAXI MOVE WHEN THEY FELL THROUGH THE SLING. THE RESIDENT SUSTAINED A PELVIC FRACTURE.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 22697192 ↗InjuryAug 4, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE RESIDENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED USING A MAXI MOVE WHEN THEY FELL THROUGH THE SLING. THE RESIDENT SUSTAINED A PELVIC FRACTURE. NO MALFUNCTION WAS IDENTIFIED WITH EITHER THE MAXI MOVE LIFT OR THE LOOP SLING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE PATIENT¿S FALL.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 22697191 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT FELL WHILE BEING TRANSFERRED USING A MAXI MOVE 3 LIFT. THE PATIENT WAS MOVING UNPREDICTABLY IN THE SLING, AND ONE SIDE OF THE SLING BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE SPREADER BAR, RESULTING IN A FALL AND HEAD INJURY. THE PATIENT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. NO PRODUCT DEFECTS WERE FOUND. ALL LIFT FUNCTIONS WERE TESTED AND CONFIRMED TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. THE SLING SHOWED NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE.
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion
MAUDE report 22183535 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE PATIENT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM THE WHEELCHAIR TO THE BED USING THE MAXI MOVE PASSIVE FLOOR LIFT AND THE ARJO LOOP SLING. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT WHEN THE PATIENT WAS PLACED IN THE SLING, THE CAREGIVERS ATTACHED THE SLING AND LIFTED THE PATIENT, ALL SLING LOOPS WERE ATTACHED TO THE LIFT SPREADER BAR. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE TRANSFER THE URINE BAG GOT CAUGHT AND THEY HAD TO UNTANGLE IT WHILE THE PATIENT WAS SUSPENDED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ONE STAFF WAS ROTATING THE RESIDENT BY HER LEGS (180-DEGREE TURN) AND THE OTHER STAFF WAS GETTING READY TO PUSH THE LIFT . THE PATIENT FELL OUT FROM THE DEVICE IT WAS NOTED THAT BOTH SLING SHOULDER LOOPS HAD BECOME DETACHED.
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion
MAUDE report 21732077 ↗DeathMar 28, 2025Use of Device Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Use of Device Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE EVENT OCCURRED IN JANUARY WHEN A PATIENT WAS RECOVERING AFTER ABDOMINAL SURGERY. ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, A NURSE USED THE DPS FUNCTION TO LOWER THE SPREADER BAR BUT ALLEGEDLY STOPPED TOO LATE, CAUSING THE SPREADER BAR TO PRESS AGAINST THE PATIENT'S ABDOMEN. THE PATIENT PASSED AWAY 24 HOURS LATER. CURRENTLY, THERE IS NO INFORMATION INDICATING ANY FAILURES OF THE ARJO DEVICE. THE CUSTOMER INSPECTED THE DEVICE INTERNALLY AFTER THE EVENT.
Patient problems: Physical Entrapment
MAUDE report 21717740 ↗DeathMar 28, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE EVENT OCCURRED IN JANUARY WHEN A PATIENT WAS RECOVERING AFTER ABDOMINAL SURGERY. ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, A NURSE USED THE DPS FUNCTION TO LOWER THE SPREADER BAR BUT ALLEGEDLY STOPPED TOO LATE, CAUSING THE SPREADER BAR TO PRESS AGAINST THE PATIENT'S ABDOMEN. THE PATIENT PASSED AWAY 24 HOURS LATER. CURRENTLY, THERE IS NO INFORMATION INDICATING ANY FAILURES OF THE ARJO DEVICE. THE CUSTOMER INSPECTED THE DEVICE INTERNALLY AFTER THE EVENT.
Patient problems: Physical Entrapment
MAUDE report 21717736 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RESIDENT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR USING THE PASSIVE FLOOR LIFT AND THE ARJO CLIP SLING WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF TWO CAREGIVERS. THE LIFT WAS RAISED, PULLED BACK INTO THE BATHROOM, AND THE LIFT WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT TO ALIGN WITH THE WHEELCHAIR. THE RESIDENT WAS TURNED IN THE LIFT SO THAT THEIR HEAD WAS FACING THE MAST. DURING THE TRANSFER THE RESIDENT SLIPPED OUT OF THE SLING AND LANDED WITH HER BUTTOCKS ON THE FLOOR, FOLLOWED BY HER HEAD HITTING THE BASE OF THE LIFT. THE RESIDENT SUSTAINED A LARGE CONTUSION TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HER HEAD. FOLLOWING THE FALL, THE RESIDENT WAS ASSESSED BY AN RPN AND RN. THE RESIDENT WAS TRANSFERRED TO A HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER ASSESSMENT AND ALL HER SCANS WERE INDICATING NO INJURY.
Patient problems: Fall; Hematoma
MAUDE report 21342118 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2024Device Tipped Over; Device Tipped Over
FOLLOWING THE REPORTED INFORMATION, THE MAXI MOVE FLOOR LIFT TIPPED SIDEWAYS DURING THE TRANSFER OF THE RESIDENT TO THE WHEELCHAIR. THIS OCCURRED WHEN ONE OF THE TWO PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (PSWS) PULLED THE SLING WITH THE RESIDENT TO ENSURE HIS BACK WAS AGAINST THE WHEELCHAIR¿S BACKREST, WHILE THE SECOND PSW WAS GUIDING THE LIFT. ONE OF THE LIFT¿S LEGS WAS POSITIONED UNDER THE WHEELCHAIR AND ANOTHER IN FRONT. THE FACILITY STAFF WAS NOT SURE WHETHER THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED AT THAT MOMENT OR NOT. THE RESIDENT WAS PLACED SAFELY IN THE WHEELCHAIR. TWO OTHER PSWS ASSISTED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM TIPPING OVER AND HELPED TO UNHOOK THE SLING. NO INJURY WAS CLAIMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20544231 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2024Device Tipped Over; Device Tipped Over
FOLLOWING THE REPORTED INFORMATION, THE MAXI MOVE FLOOR LIFT TIPPED SIDEWAYS DURING THE TRANSFER OF THE PATIENT FROM BED TO THE WHEELCHAIR. THIS OCCURRED WHEN ONE OF THE TWO PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (PSWS) GUIDING RESIDENT LEGS AND PUSHING ON SLING WITH ONE HAND AND THE SECOND GUIDING THE LIFT. THE BRAKES WERE RELEASED AND THE LIFT'S LEGS WERE IN CLOSED POSITION DURING THE EVENT. NO INJURY WAS CLAIMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20544229 ↗MalfunctionDec 19, 2023Device Tipped Over; Device Tipped Over
FOLLOWING INFORMATION REPORTED, THE MAXI MOVE PASSIVE FLOOR LIFT TILTED DURING OPERATION BY 2 PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (PSW). THE MAXI MOVE GOT CAUGHT UP IN THE SIDE FRAME OF THE BED AND RAISED THE ENTIRE LIFT OFF THE FLOOR SEVERAL INCHES. WHEN THE LIFT SLID OFF THE BED FRAME LANDED ON THE PSW'S FOOT. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE PSW SUSTAINED SLIGHT RED MARKS ON THE RIGHT SMALL TOES (NON SERIOUS INJURY). THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION OF THE LIFT TO TRANSFER THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Skin Discoloration
MAUDE report 18359827 ↗InjurySep 25, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PATIENT TRANSFER FROM A SHOWER TROLLEY TO THE BED THE PATIENT SLIPPED OUT OF THE SLING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAREGIVER DID NOT USE THE SLING STIFFENERS DURING THE TRANSFER. THE NURSE MANAGER FROM THE CUSTOMER FACILITY STATED THAT THE CAREGIVERS MIGHT NOT HAVE ATTACHED A SLING CLIP TO THE LIFT SPREADER BAR.THE RESIDENT SUSTAINED A HEMATOMA AND LACERATION REQUIRING STAPLES.
Patient problems: Fall; Head Injury
MAUDE report 17806558 ↗
Other Arjohuntleigh AB products
All Arjohuntleigh AB devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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