EZ Smart Lift L500PN-02Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00848914000040), received between Aug 8, 2024 and May 18, 2026 — classified as 2 deaths, 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• DeathMay 18, 2026Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  STAFF WAS GOING FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR. THEY HAD A SIDE ENTRANCE AND THE LIFT TIPPED DURING PROCESS. THE RESIDENT FELL ON FLOOR STILL IN THE SLING. THEY HAD TO UNHOOK THE SLING TO GET RESIDENT OUT AND BACK UP. THE RESIDENT BROKE HER HIP.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Hip Fracture

  MAUDE report 25203772 ↗
• DeathMay 14, 2026Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  CNA WAS ON EACH SIDE OF BED, HOOKING UP STRAPS TO THE LIFT. THE CNA ON THE SIDE OF THE BED WITH THE MACHINE HOOKED UP A LOOP TO THE LIFT AND MOVED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BED. WHILE MOVING TO THE OTHER SIDE, THE CNA WAS PICKING THINGS UP AND MOVING THINGS AND ONE OF THE LEG LOOPS DID NOT GET HOOKED UP TO THE MACHINE. WHEN THE RESIDENT WAS LIFTED OFF THE BED, SHE SLID OUT OF THE SLING. THE RESIDENT DIED THE NEXT DAY. (B)(6) SAID THE LIFT WAS NOT AT FAULT AND THIS WAS USER ERROR.

  Patient problems: Fall

  MAUDE report 25173528 ↗
• InjuryAug 8, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  FACILITY STATED: 2 CNAS WERE TRANSFERRING RESIDENT FROM COMMODE TO BED. THE UPPER RIGHT-HAND LOOP BY SHOULDER CAME OFF OF HANGER BAR AND RESIDENT FELL TO THE FLOOR. (B)(6) SAID THE RESIDENT WAS A VERY TOP-HEAVY PERSON. DURING THE TRANSFER, THE RESIDENT CROSSED HER HANDS AND KEPT THEM TO HERSELF. SHE WAS RIDING IN THE SLING AS DIRECTED. STAFF NOTICED A GREEN CAP CAME OFF THE HANGER BAR. THEY SAID THE GREEN CAP WAS ON THE HANGER BAR BEFORE THE TRANSFER. (B)(6) SAID THEY TRIED TO RE-ENACT THE INCIDENT, BUT THEY DON'T KNOW EXACTLY HOW IT HAPPENED. MAYBE THE RESIDENT'S BOTTOM BRUSHED THE BED OR MAYBE THE RESIDENT SHIFTED HER WEIGHT. POSSIBLY SLING WAS OFF SLIGHTLY AND WASN'T POSITIONED BEFORE MOVING THE RESIDENT. (B)(6) ALSO QUESTIONED IF THE SLING WAS POSITIONED TOO FAR UP ON RESIDENT'S BACK THE RESIDENT WAS LIFE FLIGHTED TO THE HOSPITAL. LAST KNOWN STATUS IS PATIENT WAS IN ICU. NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY SURGERY AS OF 12:30PM ON (B)(6) 2024.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 19939277 ↗