Medline Industries Inc recalls Transfer/Gait Belt, Plastic, Wipeable, packaged in plastic bag, 36 plastic bags per box.

Recall date

August 10, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0163-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medline Industries Inc

Sold / distributed

USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NV, NY, OH , OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV.

Why it was recalled

The locking mechanism on the belt may fail to secure/hold the strap when in locked position potentially allowing the belt strap to slip through the buckle.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Transfer/Gait Belt, Plastic, Wipeable, packaged in plastic bag, 36 plastic bags per box.