FDA Recall Terminated

The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot fastener system designed to lift, lower, or steer ambulance cots into and out of the ambulance.

Recall: Z-0566-2013 · Initiated October 11, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0566-2013
Event Number
63604
Firm
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FPO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
October 11, 2012
Posted
December 19, 2012
Terminated
August 30, 2013
Address
3800 East Centre Ave., Portage, MI, 49002

Description

The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot fastener system designed to lift, lower, or steer ambulance cots into and out of the ambulance.

Reason

Model 6390 Power-LOAD systems built between September 12, 2012 and September 27, 2012 may have been built with a load switch slide that does not meet specifications causing the lifting ability of the arms to be negatively impacted.

Action

All in process and Load Switch Slides within Stryker control were quarantined on 09/27/2012. Direct accounts were telephoned beginning 10/26/2012 with "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notices sent beginning on 11/30/2012. The notices explained the reason for the recall, hazards involved, and recommended actions. Stryker field service was to contact consignees to schedule replacement of the affected load switch slide. Consignees were asked to forward a copy of his notice to the new users and advise Stryker of their new location. Questions or concerns should be directed to (269) 389-6927 or (269) 389-6954.

Distribution

USA, Nationwide including the states of PA, NM, MI, IA, CA, CO, WA, VA, IL, WI, NY, WY, MO, TX, and CT.

Quantity

24