The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1450-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

Medcare Floor Lifts Recalled Due to Potential Pin Failure

ErgoSafe Product LLC is recalling Medcare Floor Lifts manufactured between 2010 and 2012 because a design pin may break over time.

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 with a structural defect (pin breakage) that poses a risk of harm to patients during lifting or transfer, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

ErgoSafe Product LLC dba Prism Medical Services is recalling 514 units of Medcare Floor Lifts (models 400003 and 400013) and Scale Hanger Assemblies (model 400600). The affected units were manufactured between September 1, 2010, and November 7, 2012.

The recall was initiated because the original design includes a pin that may stop performing as designed and may break after years of use. The company determined that these units do not meet their high standards. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the states of CA, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, NO, NE, NH, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, and WI.

Consumers should check their serial numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice to determine if their unit is affected. If a unit is affected, users should stop using the lift and contact the recalling firm for instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
400003 Medcare Lift with Scale 400013 Medcare Lift w/Scale 600 lb 400600 Scale Hanger Assembly Product Usage: The intended use is a patient hanger bar (400600) attached to a 400003 or 400013 floor lift used to lift, transfer or position clients.
Manufacturer
ErgoSafe Product LLC dba Prism Medical Services
Category
Medical Device — Patient Lifts
Hazard
Affected units
514

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 24 states specifically:

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