FDA Recall Terminated

Two-stage and three-stage I.V. poles are shipped as an optional accessory to a bed or stretcher. The I.V. poles are stationary, height adjustable stands intended to hold infusion liquids, infusion accessories, and/or other medical devices. They may be used on the following parent devices: Model 2030 (EPIC II), model 3005 S3 beds and stretcher. models 1105, 1105E, 1105X, 1105XE, 1115, 1115E, 1115X, 1115XE, 1125E, 1125X and 1125XE.

Recall: Z-0344-2016 · Initiated October 13, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0344-2016
Event Number
72466
Firm
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FOX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
October 13, 2015
Terminated
September 6, 2016
Address
3800 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI, 49002-5826

Description

Two-stage and three-stage I.V. poles are shipped as an optional accessory to a bed or stretcher. The I.V. poles are stationary, height adjustable stands intended to hold infusion liquids, infusion accessories, and/or other medical devices. They may be used on the following parent devices: Model 2030 (EPIC II), model 3005 S3 beds and stretcher. models 1105, 1105E, 1105X, 1105XE, 1115, 1115E, 1115X, 1115XE, 1125E, 1125X and 1125XE.

Reason

It was identified by a customer complaint that some I.V. poles were retracting/lowering from an extended position to the low height unexpectedly. An investigation was initiated which identified that the I.V. Latch Housing was nonconforming. potential hazards: " Suspended I.V. pole retracts unexpectedly " Suspended I.V. pole retracts unexpectedly with pump/bags attached

Action

On 10/13/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION letters were sent to the affected customers via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If you have any urgent questions or concerns, please, contact Stryker Customer Service at (1-800-327-0770). Our normal business hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m-5 p.m. (ET).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC and Guam, and the countries of New Zealand Canada Chile Hong Kong Colombia Argentina Brazil France Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Switzerland United Kingdom India Japan South Korea Mexico South Africa Poland Singapore.

Quantity

19,876