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LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1554-2013·Announced 2013-06-26

Prism Medical BC Hammock Mesh Sling Recalled for Incorrect Size

Prism Medical Services USA is recalling 5 BC Hammock Mesh Sling units because they were produced in the incorrect size, failing to meet the firm's standards.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a cosmetic or dimensional defect (incorrect size) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a Low severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Prism Medical Services USA is recalling 5 units of the BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Small), product number 537010. The recall is due to a manufacturing error where the product was produced in the incorrect size, meaning it does not meet the firm's size standards.

The affected slings are used for the transfer of patients, for example from a bed to a wheelchair. The recall covers specific lots: PHM000053, PHM000648, PHM000732, PHM000733, and PHM000734. Distribution was worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, with specific mentions of CA, IL, OH, and TX) and Canada.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected slings and contact Prism Medical Services USA for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Small), product number, 537010. 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: PHM000053
  • PHM000648
  • PHM000732
  • PHM000733 and PHM000734.

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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