FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Medical Stair-PRO Evacuation Chair civilian use stair chair, patient transport device, Model 6253.

Recall: Z-0650-2009 · Initiated November 18, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0650-2009
Event Number
50178
Firm
Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FPP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 18, 2008
Posted
February 4, 2009
Terminated
October 27, 2010
Address
3800 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI, 49002

Description

Stryker Medical Stair-PRO Evacuation Chair civilian use stair chair, patient transport device, Model 6253.

Reason

Handle could come off. The bolts may back out over time, resulting in a risk of dropping the patient and/or injury to transport personnel, a delay in medical treatment, or a delay in evacuation.

Action

Consignees were notified by Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/18/08 and given the serial numbers of their units, an upgrade kit and instructions for performing replacement of the bolts. Consignees were informed Stryker will perform the upgrade if requested.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA, India, Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Quantity

102