Arjo Sling AHD001Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05055982793537), received between Jun 24, 2021 and Jun 25, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 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.

• InjuryJun 25, 2021Use of Device Problem; Material Deformation; Use of Device Problem; Material Deformation

  ARJO WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT EVENTS REGARDING DISPOSABLE REPOSITIONING SLING. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT TWO EVENTS OCCURRED. BOTH WERE REPORTED UNDER MEDWATCH REPORTS NUMBERS 3012292104-2021-00013.

  Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion

  MAUDE report 12064852 ↗
• InjuryJun 24, 2021Use of Device Problem; Material Deformation; Use of Device Problem; Material Deformation

  ARJO WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT EVENTS REGARDING DISPOSABLE REPOSITIONING SLING. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT TWO EVENTS OCCURRED. BOTH WERE REPORTED UNDER MEDWATCH REPORTS NUMBERS 3012292104-2021-00014. THE INVESTIGATION CONCERN THE FIRST COMPLAINT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CAREGIVER WAS PERFORMING PATIENT CARE. WHEN THE CAREGIVER TURNED AROUND TO SWITCH OFF THE DEVICE WHICH STARTED TO ALARMING, SHE DID NOT NOTICE THAT HER FOOT WAS CAUGHT BY A SLING LOOP THAT WAS HANGING ON THE FLOOR. AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE EVENT THE CAREGIVER FELL AND SUSTAINED WRENCHED HER BACK AND RIGHT HIP.

  Patient problems: Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 12056636 ↗
• InjuryJun 24, 2021Use of Device Problem; Material Deformation; Use of Device Problem; Material Deformation

  ARJO WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT EVENTS REGARDING DISPOSABLE REPOSITIONING SLING. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT TWO EVENTS OCCURRED. BOTH WERE REPORTED UNDER MEDWATCH REPORTS NUMBERS 3012292104-2021-00012. THE INVESTIGATION CONCERN FIRST COMPLAINT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING PATIENT CARE WHEN TRIPPED OVER THE SLING LOOPS THAT WAS HANGING ON THE FLOOR . AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE EVENT THE CAREGIVER FELL. NO INJURY WAS SUSTAINED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12056424 ↗