FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker PowerPRO (XT, IT, or TL) Cots Stretcher, Wheeled The Stryker Power-PRO" are powered ambulance cots are designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb. (318 kg) in pre-hospital and hospital environments.

Recall: Z-1990-2016 · Initiated May 5, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1990-2016
Event Number
74207
Firm
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FPO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Vendor change control
Initiated
May 5, 2016
Terminated
September 18, 2017
Address
3800 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI, 49002-5826

Description

Stryker PowerPRO (XT, IT, or TL) Cots Stretcher, Wheeled The Stryker Power-PRO" are powered ambulance cots are designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb. (318 kg) in pre-hospital and hospital environments.

Reason

Complaints of smoke coming from the foot end of the cot. This reportedly occurred when either the battery was placed into the cot or shortly after placing the battery into the cot. In addition to the alleged smoking, one of the reports had also noted that when the user attempted to lower the cot (prior to the alleged smoking) the device went into high speed retract and then a few moments later i

Action

On 5/5/2016, IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION notifications dated 5/3/2016 were sent to the affected customers via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stryker Customer Service (1-800-327-0770). Our normal business hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m-6 p.m. (EST).

Distribution

Distributed US (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

770