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