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Health product recall

A-Series Ceiling Lift

Starting date:
February 23, 2017
Posting date:
March 16, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-62648

Reason

Prism has observed two A-series lift straps break prematurely during internal quality assurance cycle testing at maximum load due to a broken internal magnet that is sewn into the strap.  If the upper magnet breaks it may produce sharp edges that can cut through the strap and reduce its overall life span.

Affected products

A-Series Ceiling Lift

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

324100
324103
324117
324120
324125

Companies

Manufacturer
PRISM MEDICAL LTD
485 MILLWAY AVENUE, UNIT 2,
Concord
L4K 3V4
Ontario
CANADA