The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0370-2014·Announced 2013-11-27

FDA Recalls Medcare Max-500 Patient Lifts Due to Potential Load Failure

Ergosafe Products LLC is recalling 97 Medcare Max-500 patient stands because the lift might fail with the labeled 500-lb load rating.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect in a patient lift that could cause significant injury if the equipment fails under load.

Plain-English summary

Ergosafe Products LLC DBA Prism Medical Services USA is recalling 97 units of the Medcare Products Max-500 Stand, Total Support, patient stand, model #400006. The product is used for assisting patients or residents to a standing position. The responsible firm name listed in the Operations Manual is Medcare Products, Burnsville, MN.

The recall was initiated because the lift might fail with the labeled 500-lb. load rating. This defect poses a risk of injury to patients or caregivers if the equipment fails during use.

The affected units were distributed nationwide. Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice and stop using the affected units immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Medcare Products Max-500 Stand, Total Support, patient stand, model #400006. The responsible firm name listed in the Operations Manual is Medcare Products, Burnsville, MN. Used for assisting patients/residents to a standing position.
Manufacturer
Ergosafe Products LLC DBA Prism Medical Services USA
Category
Medical Device — Patient Lifts
Hazard
Affected units
97

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Serial numbers 0109STH0042
  • 0112STH0085
  • 0112STH0086
  • 0112STH0087
  • 0112STH0089
  • 0112STH0090
  • 0112STH0091
  • 0112STH0092
  • 1211STH0071
  • 0207STH0003
  • 0207STH0004
  • 0209STH0043
  • 0211STH0072
  • 0212STH0093
  • 0212STH0094
  • 0212STH0095
  • 0212STH0096
  • 0212STH0097
  • 0212STH0098
  • 0212STH0099

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Ergosafe Products LLC DBA Prism Medical Services USA under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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