Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1450-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | ErgoSafe Product LLC dba Prism Medical Services |
| Report date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | May 10, 2013 |
| Quantity | 514 |
| Location | Toronto, ON, N/A, Canada |
Official product description
400003 Medcare Lift with Scale 400013 Medcare Lift w/Scale 600 lb 400600 Scale Hanger Assembly Product Usage: The intended use is a patient hanger bar (400600) attached to a 400003 or 400013 floor lift used to lift, transfer or position clients.
Why the product was recalled
MedCare Products has determined that a number of their Floor Lifts manufactured from 9/1/2010 to 11/7/2012 do not meet MedCare's high standards. The original design includes a pin that over time and years of use may stop performing as designed and may break.
Distribution information
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of: CA, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, NO, NE,NH,NY, ND,OH, OK, OR, PA , SD, TX, WI.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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