# FDA recall Z-0163-2018

> **Medline Industries Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-08-10.

## Product

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

## Reason for recall

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.

## 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.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0163-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Medline Industries Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-08-10
- **Report date:** 2017-11-29
- **Termination date:** 2020-04-24

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Northfield, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0163-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0163-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0163-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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