Medline MDSMR115Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884389128763), received between Mar 9, 2018 and Sep 8, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries, 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Split, Cut or Torn” (5 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 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Material Discolored

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50677218 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 7, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn

  Patient problems: Fall

  MAUDE report 50656497 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50590840 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50573508 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Material Frayed; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50566033 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Material Frayed; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50545690 ↗
• InjuryJan 27, 2026Break

  ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY, ON (B)(6) 2026, A RESIDENT WAS BEING TRANSFERRED USING A SLING WITH A FULL-BODY LIFT FROM A SHOWER CHAIR WHEN THE FRONT AND BACK RIGHT SIDES OF THE SLING COMPLETELY SEVERED MID-TRANSFER, CAUSING THE RESIDENT TO FALL TO THE FLOOR. THE PATIENT WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR FIVE DAYS WITH A BROKEN ARM, WOUNDS AND BRUISES, AND A FRACTURE IN HER NECK. REPORTED TREATMENT INCLUDED USE OF A RIGHT-ARM IMMOBILIZER, CERVICAL COLLAR, AND EXTENSIVE WOUND CARE.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Bruise/Contusion; Fall; Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 24192540 ↗
• InjuryJan 6, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, THE SLING LOOP CAME UNHOOKED FROM THE LIFT, THE PATIENT FELL, WAS HOSPITALIZED, AND NEEDED STITCHES. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING A LIFT TO LIFT ANOTHER PATIENT, THE SLING LOOP CAME UNHOOKED FROM THE LIFT, THE PATIENT FELL, HIT THEIR HEAD, AND THE PATIENT DIED.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 23981815 ↗
• InjuryApr 22, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation

  ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, ON (B)(6) 2025 WHILE TRANSFERRING A RESIDENT FROM THE CHAIR TO BED, THE "SLING RIPPED", CAUSING A "HUMERAL NECK FRACTURE AND RIB FRACTURES" FROM THE FALL.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Vertebral Fracture

  MAUDE report 21883766 ↗
• InjuryNov 11, 2019Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MESH SLING STRAP BROKE AND THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A FALL.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Fall; Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 9306801 ↗
• InjuryMar 9, 2018Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE, THE TOP RIGHT LOOP OF THE LIFT SLING "BROKE" AND THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A FALL RESULTING IN A VERTEBRAL FRACTURE.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Fall

  MAUDE report 7328808 ↗