B.H.M. Medical, Inc. BHM Combi Sling, 100% Polyester Shell/100% Polyester Strap; soft polyester net fabric sling for ceiling and floor patient lifts; BHM, Magog, Canada, made in China. Part 626002: Combi Deluxe - Medium, capacity 68-113 kg, 150-250 lbs; Part 626002M: Combi Mesh Deluxe - Medium, capacity 68-113 kg, 150-250 lbs; Part 626002C Combi Sling Deluxe Small, capacity 20-68 kg, 45-150 lbs; Part 626002C-M Combi Sling Mesh Deluxe Small, capacity 20-68 kg, 45-150 lbs; Part 626003: Combi Deluxe - Large, capac Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Premature failure of the stitching at the junction of the shoulder strap and sling body of the BHM/Medi-Man Combi Sling used with patient lifts.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Arjo sent "Urgent Device Recall Customer Notification" cover letters dated April 15, 2009 to the end user accounts who received the affected BHM/Medi-Man Combi Slings, to the attention of the Administrator/Risk Manager, advising them of the potential for possible stitching failure that could lead to a hazardous situation. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of the BHM Medical Field Safety Notice, FSN 10/2009/ca, dated April 3, 2009 which was sent to their BHM customers in the U.S. on April 7, 2009. The FSN identified the part numbers of the BHM/Medi-Man Combi Slings, described the potential health hazard, and listed the actions to take. The accounts were instructed to inspect and assess their slings' suitability for use per the Slings Maintenance Instructions. If the sling is showing this kind of breakage, the account was instructed to remove it from use and discard it immediately. If the inspection reveals no deterioration of the stitching, the sling is safe to use. The accounts were requested to complete and return the enclosed FSN receipt form within 10 days, acknowledging the receipt and understanding of the letter, and indicating the number of slings in use prior to inspection, the number of slings in use after the inspection, and the number of slings rejected. The accounts will be contacted for the replacement of their eligible old slings (in use up to two years).