FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Power-PRO Powered Ambulance Cot, Model 6500.

Recall: Z-1513-06 · Initiated August 29, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1513-06
Event Number
36149
Firm
Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FPO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
August 29, 2006
Posted
September 22, 2006
Terminated
April 18, 2007
Address
3800 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI, 49002

Description

Stryker Power-PRO Powered Ambulance Cot, Model 6500.

Reason

The head section wheel assembly may flex outward from the cot because the head section wheel bolts, which hold the assembly upright, may back out.

Action

Consignees were notified of the recall via letter dated 8/29/06. Included with the letter were replacement bolts for each cot and installation instructions, but the customer was given the option of contacting the recalling firm for installation.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution ---- including USA and countries of Canada, China, Germany and Switzerland.

Quantity

1,841 cots (44 foreign)