Medline Transfer Gait Belt Recall: Belt May Slip When Locked
Medline recalls plastic wipeable gait belts with possible slipping when locked. Model MDT821203WPL, lots starting 90317XXXXXX. Stop using if belt slips.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Medline is recalling plastic wipeable gait belts that might slip through the buckle when locked. This could cause falls or injuries during transfers. Affected units have model number MDT821:03WPL and lot numbers starting with 90317XXXXXX. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73148-medline-transfer-gait-belt-recall-belt-may-slip-when-locked.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73148-medline-transfer-gait-belt-recall-belt-may-slip-when-locked · Updated September 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0164-2018
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“Medline Transfer Gait Belt Recall: Belt May Slip When Locked.” GovInfoNow, updated September 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73148-medline-transfer-gait-belt-recall-belt-may-slip-when-locked. Based on FDA recall #Z-0164-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0164-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The belt's locking mechanism might fail to hold the strap securely when locked. This could allow the belt to slip through the buckle, potentially causing a fall or injury during a transfer.
Who’s affected
People using gait belts for transfers or mobility assistance are most at risk. Those with model number MDT821203WPL and lot numbers starting with 90317XXXXXX are affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number MDT821203WPL on the belt. Lot numbers start with 90317 followed by any numbers (e.g., 90317123456). The belt comes in 36 plastic bags per box.
- Brand
Medline- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
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.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| Z-0163-2018 | Transfer/Gait Belt, Plastic, Wipeable, packaged in plastic bag, 36 plastic bags per box.; Model No. MDT821203WP, all lot numbers that begin with 90317XXXXXX. "X" represents any number. |
| Z-0164-2018 | Transfer/Gait Belt, Plastic, Wipeable, packaged in plastic bag, 36 plastic bags per box.; Model No. MDT821203WPL, all lot numbers that begin with 90317XXXXXX. "X" represents any number. |
What to do — step by step
Check Belt Locking
Ensure the belt stays securely locked in place without slipping through the buckle.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 39 states.
FDA distribution: “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.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0164-2018 (August 10, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0164-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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