MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Medline Industries, LP MEDLINE; SLING, TURNER, REUSBL, 1 EA

Catalog Number	MDSTURN
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that strap broke and patient was well below the weight limit.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The customer reported that the strap broke and patient was well below the weight limit, and confirmed that there was not an injury/fall with the patient.A photo depicting the defect was provided, a physical sample was not provided, and only a visual review of the defect could be conducted; quality control inspection records were reviewed.The investigation results were confirmed.The photos showed that the center velcro retention strap sewn into the sling, that is used on the patient and velcros to the bed frame, has frayed, ripped or was torn, right above where the identification label is on the sling; the customer stated that this was new out of the package, therefore, this is most likely a shipping issue.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.

• Brand Name: MEDLINE
• Common Device Name: SLING, TURNER, REUSBL, 1 EA
• Manufacturer (Section D): Medline Industries, LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093 -275
• Manufacturer Contact: veera karravula ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093--275
• MDR Report Key: 50552344
• Report Number: 1417592-2026-30202
• Device Sequence Number: 13424788
• Product Code: FSA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888277700147
• UDI-Public: 10888277700147
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/01/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: MDSTURN
• Device Lot Number: 52523090001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown