The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), United Kingdom posted a field safety notice concerning ProLift S 222 Standsupport Slings, manufactured by Novacare. Details of affected products are as follows:
According to the manufacturer, the internal quality control system has found a problem with slings produced for the ProLift S222 sit-to-stand hoist as from September 2012. Some slings have not been correctly sewn. The strap which holds the buckle for the back support could tear under load. This could lead to the patient falling backwards out of the hoist and therefore a high security risk exists.
The manufacturer advises customers to check the production date on the sewn on label. All slings will be inspected by the manufacturer's quality control department and either revised or replaced and then returned to customers.
For details, please refer to MHRA website
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/Safetywarningsalertsandrecalls/fieldsafetynotices/CON355483
If you are in possession of the product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 24 December 2013