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P-440 Portable Lift and P-600 Portable Ceiling Lift (July 19, 2013)
- Starting date:
- July 19, 2013
- Posting date:
- July 19, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-35359
Reason
Prism Medical has become aware of incidents at a facility in which the sling loop separated from the P-440 hook. As the P-600 hook mechanism is similar they are also addressing the issue with a revised owner's manual illustrating the method in which the sling strap can disengage if not properly positioned on the hook.
Affected products
A. P-440 Portable Lift
Lot or serial number
Not applicable
Model or catalog number
303070, 303072
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
B. P-600 Portable Ceiling Lift
Lot or serial number
Not applicable
Model or catalog number
303090
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
- Date modified: