MEDLINE MDS88200HLRecalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · LIFT,PAT,HYDRAULIC,6 POINT CRD,NO SLING · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medline hydraulic patient lift, a six-point cradle lift used to move people who cannot stand on their own, is the subject of 34 adverse event reports, with no deaths and no injuries. The reports mostly describe frame parts giving way during use, such as tie rods and plastic bolts snapping or cracking, along with bent metal and hydraulic fluid leaks. All 34 reports came in the past 12 months, with none in the previous 12 months. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 77
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 77 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 40884389144825), received between Apr 17, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 76 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (54 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture54
- Material Twisted/Bent8
- Fluid/Blood Leak4
- Mechanical Problem4
- Loose or Intermittent Connection3
- Break2
- Component Missing2
- Crack2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions76
- Fall1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 77 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Fracture; Material Separation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50953000 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Fracture
This VMSR report summarizes 2 malfunction events that occurred between January 1 and March 31, 2025. The account reported that patient lifts (MDS88200HL) experienced fractured tie rods. Customer-provided photographs showed a fractured left-hand tie rod on one lift base and a fractured right-hand tie rod on a second lift base, resulting in loss of leg opening and closing functionality. No patient information was available. No patient or user injuries were reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50914282 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
It was reported that "Bent frame".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50896945 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "The handle of the lift is broken."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870880 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "The right, rear wheel lock broke off."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50869476 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "The locking caster for the lift is broken" and "Broken caster brake lever."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50856497 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
It was reported that ¿the Hoyer lift is leaking fluid".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50854175 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50828745 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50823590 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50808593 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "The handle is broken and the unit is missing screws from the handle to pump up."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50807063 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Fracture
It was reported that lift handle on the bottom underneath plate where gears are, one of the rods "next to the middle sheared off."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50804691 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
It was reported that "they noticed the crank was broke" and "it only went straight she couldnt put it up or down." The customer also stated "she believes a screw is missing and that is why the crank is no longer working."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50804474 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50804151 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "I have a patient lift that has a broken bolt in the base of it."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50790218 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "We put the item together brand new out of the box & the bearing balls from the rear wheel swivel part connected to frame started falling out & making the wheel wobble & unable to roll correctly."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50789482 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "HOYER LIFT BROKE" and "THE PIECE THAT CONNECTS HANDLE BROKE , CANNOT USE TO LIFT".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50778627 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Fracture
It was reported that "they have two rear locking wheels and one non-locking caster that are defective" and "there is an issue with the bearings coming out and the casters are broken.".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50774838 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Fracture
It was reported that the wheel with the brake on left side is broken and the ball bearings have came out.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50771289 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50765374 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Fracture
It was reported that the tie rod broken from the base.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50754281 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Component Missing
It was reported that "tie rod broken from base."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50752530 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50746351 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50746016 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50745809 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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