FDA Recall Terminated

Medcare Products Max-500 Stand, Total Support, patient stand, model #400006. The responsible firm name listed in the Operations Manual is Medcare Products, Burnsville, MN. Used for assisting patients/residents to a standing position.

Recall: Z-0370-2014 · Initiated October 30, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0370-2014
Event Number
66056
Firm
Ergosafe Products LLC DBA Prism Medical Services USA
FEI Number
3007802293
Product Code
FSA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 30, 2013
Posted
November 20, 2013
Terminated
May 17, 2017
Address
45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043-3701

Description

Medcare Products Max-500 Stand, Total Support, patient stand, model #400006. The responsible firm name listed in the Operations Manual is Medcare Products, Burnsville, MN. Used for assisting patients/residents to a standing position.

Reason

The lift might fail with the labeled 500-lb. load rating.

Action

The firm, Medcare Products, sent an "URGENT FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTIONS" letter dated October 21, 2013 via certified mail on October 30, 2013 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The customers were instructed to peel off the boom stickers and serial number label and replace with the new ones supplied; review the revised Manual and dispose of the original; and complete the action report form once the products have been relabeled. Please refer to your Operations Manual or visit our website at www.medcarelifts.com to view the manual online. If we can answer any questions that you may have regarding the testing standards or the relabeling of the products, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-695-4479.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

97 units