BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair. The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 Ibs up or down stairs. Key features include infinite positioning system, thermal protection system, and locking casters. In addition to the aforementioned features, the battery powered track reduces operator effort and risk of back injury while transporting a patient up or down a set of stairs.

    Recall: Z-2249-2012 · Reported August 29, 2012

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-2249-2012
    Event ID
    61671
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    August 29, 2012
    Initiation Date
    June 27, 2012
    Classification Date
    August 22, 2012
    Termination Date
    December 30, 2013
    Address
    3800 East Centre Ave., N/A, Portage, MI, 49002, United States

    Description

    Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair. The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 Ibs up or down stairs. Key features include infinite positioning system, thermal protection system, and locking casters. In addition to the aforementioned features, the battery powered track reduces operator effort and risk of back injury while transporting a patient up or down a set of stairs.

    Reason

    Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. As part of the due diligence process, Paramed's powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.

    Code Info

    Model: IND with serial codes: 100546, 100547, 100558, 100560, 100561, 100562, 100563, 100564, 100565, 100567, 100568, 100569, 100570, 100571, 100572, 100573, 100574, 100575, 100576, 100577, 100585, 100589, 100592, 100594, 100596, 100620, and 100638.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, FL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV, and the country of Canada.

    Quantity

    159 units