Little Rapids recalls SnugFit Expandable Mattress Covers (Code 72930) due to potential patient falls if used for lifting instead of patient transfer. Affected units have specific lot codes.
The secondary supplier provided material was within specification but did not meet our design needs compared to the primary manufacturer. The product is designed for patient transfer, not lifting. However, we recognize that the product may be utilized outside of its intended design scope, and lifting may occur. Lifting could lead tearing of the equipment cover and the potential for patient falling through.
Little Rapids is recalling SnugFit Expandable Mattress Covers that may be used for lifting, which could cause the cover to tear and lead to patient falls. This recall affects specific lot codes of the product.
The product is designed for patient transfers, not lifting. If used for lifting, the cover may tear and cause a patient to fall through the opening.
Healthcare workers using these covers for patient transfers or lifting are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot codes of the SnugFit Expandable Mattress Cover.
Check for lot codes 17871, 17971, 18071, or 18971 on the product. The product is sold under the SnugFit(R) Expandable Mattress Cover with Code 72930.
Look for lot codes 17871, 17971, 18071, or 18971 on the product.
The product is designed for patient transfers, not lifting. Using it for lifting could cause the cover to tear and lead to patient falls.
Check the lot code on the product. If it matches 17871, 17971, 18071, or 18971, contact Little Rapids for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Little Rapids to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0578-2018 — Little Rapids Little Rapids Hello, I own a Little Rapids that is covered by recall Z-0578-2018 from Little Rapids. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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