FDA Recall Terminated

Medical Surgical Bed, Model 3002SEX Medical Surgical Bed The S3" MedSurg Bed, is intended to support and transport patients within the Med/Surg and Critical Care hospital environments. The bed is typically used in pre-op, post-op and recovery areas of hospital facilities. The intended user for this product is both Health Care Providers (HCPs: nurses, nurses aides, and medical doctors) and human patients. Lockout features may limit patient accessible controls

Recall: Z-0628-2013 · Initiated December 18, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0628-2013
Event Number
63602
Firm
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FNL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Posted
January 3, 2013
Terminated
August 30, 2013
Address
3800 East Centre Ave., Portage, MI, 49002

Description

Medical Surgical Bed, Model 3002SEX Medical Surgical Bed The S3" MedSurg Bed, is intended to support and transport patients within the Med/Surg and Critical Care hospital environments. The bed is typically used in pre-op, post-op and recovery areas of hospital facilities. The intended user for this product is both Health Care Providers (HCPs: nurses, nurses aides, and medical doctors) and human patients. Lockout features may limit patient accessible controls

Reason

Stryker Medical Model 3002S3EX and Model 3005S3EX beds built between March 15, 2012 and May 23, 2012. The affected beds may have been built with brake rings that do not meet specifications, negatively impacting the holding force of the brakes.

Action

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letterdated December 18, 2012, to all affected customer. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to locate the affected product and ensure that the brakes are holding properly. Consignees were directed to contact Stryker (1-800-327-0770, option 2) to make arrangements to replace all brake rings and continue to routinely inspect brake functionality. Customers were asked to Fax (269-488-8691) the enclosed acknowledgment and Stryker field service will contact customers to schedule service. Consignees were directed to forward a copy of this notice to the new users and advise us of their new location. For questions regarding this recall call 269-488-8691.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide and Canada

Quantity

9