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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1553-2013·Announced 2013-06-26

Prism Medical Recalls BC Hammock Mesh Slings Due to Incorrect Size

Prism Medical Services USA is recalling 5 BC Hammock Mesh Slings (Large) because they were produced in the incorrect size.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a manufacturing defect (incorrect size) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Prism Medical Services USA is recalling 5 units of the BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Large), product number 537030. The product is a fabric sling used for the transfer of a patient, for example from a bed to a wheelchair.

The recall was initiated because the product does not meet the firm's size standards and was produced in the incorrect size. The affected lots are PHM000884, PHM000881, PHM000882, PHM000883, and PHM000885.

The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically California, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas) and in Canada. Consumers should stop using the affected slings and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Large), product number, 537030. Product Usage: The fabric sling is used for the transfer of a patient, for example from a bed to a wheelchair.
Affected units
5

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 (4)

  • Lot: PHM000884
  • PHM000881
  • PHM000882
  • PHM000883 and PHM000885.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 4 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by 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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