FDA recall record

ARJOHUNTLEIGH GETINGE GROUP Flites Passive Clip Sling - Product Usage: The Arjo Passive Clip recall — FDA Z-0589-2019

Inspection process at the manufacturer found nonwoven material was used in specific lots of product that may break wile in use during the patient/resident…

Class IIclassification
Z-0589-2019official record ID
Dec 19, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0589-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.
Report dateDec 19, 2018
Recall initiation dateOct 22, 2018
Quantity10
LocationKomorniki, N/A, Poland

Official product description

ARJOHUNTLEIGH GETINGE GROUP Flites Passive Clip Sling - Product Usage: The Arjo Passive Clip Sling is a product intended for assisted transfer of patient/resident with limited ability to move. Designed to be used for one patient during hospital stay and assists the caregiver with everyday patient handling routines, such as bed and chair related transfers. REF MFA1000M-L-L1 RM0255_7

Why the product was recalled

Inspection process at the manufacturer found nonwoven material was used in specific lots of product that may break wile in use during the patient/resident transfer. Patient/resident might fall on the floor. IN consequence, the patient might sustain a major trauma, head injury - damage to tissue that is irreversible or may lead to death.

Distribution information

US nationwide distribution in the state of WV. OUS: Information not provided due to the product being manufactured OUS and imported to US

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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