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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