The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1406-2017·Announced 2017-03-15

Prism Medical A625 Patient Lifts Recalled for Premature Strap Failure

Prism Medical is recalling 76 A625 patient lifts because two units had straps break prematurely during internal testing at maximum load.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device (patient lift) where a structural failure (strap break) poses a risk of harm to patients, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA Prism Medical) is recalling 76 units of the A-series lift, model A625 (Manual Part No. 324117). The recall was initiated after internal cycle testing at the maximum load of 625 pounds revealed that two units had straps that broke prematurely.

The affected products were distributed to Montana and Nevada, with one consignee located in Virginia. The recall covers specific serial numbers listed in the agency's structured product information.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected lifts immediately and contact the manufacturer for instructions on repair or replacement. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
A-series lift - A625 Manual Part No. 324117. Prism Medical.
Affected units
76

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →