SARA COMBILIZER
Arjohuntleigh AB · Model APA1000-US
SARA COMBILIZER - Early mobilisation moveable chair/table - powered.
Intended use: An electrically-powered, mobile assembly of devices designed to enable one person to lift and move an incapacitated patient or a person with a disability safely and with minimal physical effort. Also known as a patient hoist, it typically consists of a support base on wheels with a motorized lifting mechanism, mast, boom/lifting arm(s), swivel bar, a patient holding device (e.g., a sling, holder or a frame). It is typically used to lift and move the occupant in a sitting or semi-sitting position over short distances within the treatment facility, e.g., from a bed to a bathroom.
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Hand control not responding / no powered movement
HighSymptoms: Lift, tilt or seat functions do not respond to the hand control.
Root cause: Discharged or mis-inserted battery, an active emergency stop, an obstruction or overload, or a faulty hand control / cable.
Actuator / drive fault
MediumSymptoms: One movement will not run, runs one direction only, noisy or slow.
Root cause: Worn linear actuator or a limit-switch fault.
Battery will not hold charge
MediumSymptoms: Short run time, frequent low-battery, unit dies mid-transfer.
Root cause: Aged battery pack or a charger fault.
Sling / attachment-point or seat-belt wear
HighSymptoms: Sling or belt fraying, attachment hooks worn.
Root cause: Wear - inspect before every use and retire per Arjo guidance.
Caster / brake fault
LowSymptoms: Hard to move, a caster seized, brake will not hold.
Root cause: Debris or a worn caster / brake.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Rechargeable battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Hand control
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Linear actuator
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Slings / seat belts / lifting accessories
Inspect before every use; retire per Arjo guidance.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Caster / brake set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Hand control | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Linear actuator | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Slings / seat belts / lifting accessories Inspect before every use; retire per Arjo guidance. | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| Caster / brake set | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Hand control not responding
- Confirm a charged, correctly inserted battery.
- Clear any obstruction and check the load is within the rated limit.
- Confirm all emergency stops are inactivated.
- Reseat the hand-control plug; try the control-panel buttons if fitted.
- If the panel works, replace the hand control; if not, use the emergency lowering and call qualified personnel.
Symptom: One movement will not run
- Test the movement from the control panel to isolate the hand control.
- Check that movement's limit switches and wiring.
- Listen for the actuator motor.
- Replace the actuator if it will not run under command.
- Verify full, smooth travel and that all safety stops work.
Technical Specs
- MRI safety
- Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
- Sterile
- No
- Single use
- No
- Prescription use
- OTC
- FDA distribution status
- In Commercial Distribution
- Device type (GMDN)
- Mobile patient lifting system, electrically-powered
- FDA product classification
- Table, Powered
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
No documents available for this device yet.
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
ArjoHuntleigh has concluded that a device tipping hazard may occur on the current Sara Combilizer lifting mechanism, providing a potential for risk to the patient or the caregiver. The tipping phenomenon has been found during internal device testing. To date, there have been no adverse events or customer complaints related to the tipping phenomenon. The tipping hazard may occur when fully loaded Sara Combilizer in "stretcher mode" is lifted to the highest position (approximately 984 mm = 38 3/4") and tilted backwards to the angle of 25 degrees-28 degrees. Although such scenario has been defined as highly unlikely to occur during use with patients, as a commitment to quality, ArjoHuntleigh is providing customers with information on action needed. The Sara Combilizer may stay in use until the upgrade will be performed, on the condition that the tilt angle in the device ''stretcher mode" wi
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