FDA Recall Terminated

CI healthcare***Model: CI8092***S/N: 5-60-85-044 MFD: JUN, 2010 MADE IN CHINA***cihealthcare.com This stainless steel stretcher is used for transporting patients.

Recall: Z-1013-2012 · Initiated February 17, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1013-2012
Event Number
59094
Firm
Cardiopulmonary Instrumentation, Inc
FEI Number
1034275
Product Code
FPO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 17, 2011
Posted
February 14, 2012
Terminated
April 19, 2012
Address
3002 Nw 79th Ave, Doral, FL, 33122-1010

Description

CI healthcare***Model: CI8092***S/N: 5-60-85-044 MFD: JUN, 2010 MADE IN CHINA***cihealthcare.com This stainless steel stretcher is used for transporting patients.

Reason

Cardiopulmonary Instrumentation, Inc. dba CI Healthcare, Miami, FL, is recalling their Stainless Steel Patient Transport Stretcher, model # CI-8092, Lot 002, because of a malfunction that occurs when weight is applied to the backrest. This malfunction causes the backrest support bar, when secured in the first hook, to fall to a flat position.

Action

CI Healthcare sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated February 17, 2011, to its customer. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customer were instructed to do the following: 1) Examine their inventory and isolate the product(s). 2) If they have distributed any of the products to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate. 3) Discontinue use of the product until a correction has been properly executed and 4) Complete and return the "Recall Response Form" as soon as possible. Should you have any questions, please call Robert Nunez at (305) 592-8196.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - to one distributor in Puerto Rico

Quantity

72 Units