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Prism Medical P-440 Portable Ceiling Lift; PN 303070 and 303070R (refurbished); Patient lift with weight specification of 440 lbs (200 kg). Product Usage: The P-440 lift is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift, position, and transfer clients or a disabled family member. The ceiling lift makes it possible to move mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver, while providing complete safety, dignity, and c

Reported: August 5, 2015 Initiated: June 24, 2015 #Z-2269-2015 7105 lifts units

ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical issued this FDA Devices recall on August 5, 2015. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 7105 lifts units are affected. The recall was issued because: There is a potential the sling loops may not stay attached to the carry bar hooks.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2269-2015) was formally reported on August 5, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 24, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Maryland Heights, MO. Federal records indicate 7105 lifts units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential the sling loops may not stay attached to the carry bar hooks. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of:Canada, Great Britain, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 11 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

7105 lifts

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Prism Medical P-440 Portable Ceiling Lift; PN 303070 and 303070R (refurbished); Patient lift with weight specification of 440 lbs (200 kg). Product Usage: The P-440 lift is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift, position, and transfer clients or a disabled family member. The ceiling lift makes it possible to move mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver, while providing complete safety, dignity, and comfort for the client or family member.

Reason for Recall

There is a potential the sling loops may not stay attached to the carry bar hooks.

Details

Units Affected
7105 lifts
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of:Canada, Great Britain, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.
Location
Maryland Heights, MO

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2269-2015
Date reported August 5, 2015
Date initiated June 24, 2015
Recalling firm ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical
Units affected 7105 lifts
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of:Canada, Great Britain, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

7105 lifts units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Prism Medical P-440 Portable Ceiling Lift; PN 303070 and 303070R (refurbished); Patient lift with weight specification of 440 lbs (200 kg). Product Usage: The P-440 lift is a lifting aid used by health care professionals and those providing care in the home to lift, position, and transfer clients or a disabled family member. The ceiling lift makes it possible to move mobility impaired individuals with minimal strain or risk to the caregiver, while providing complete safety, dignity, and comfort for the client or family member.. Recalled by ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical. Units affected: 7105 lifts.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential the sling loops may not stay attached to the carry bar hooks.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 5, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2269-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of:Canada, Great Britain, Australia, South Korea, and Japan..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2269-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).