FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Epic II critical care bed, 230v, Stryker Medical, Portage, MI; Model 2031. (Note: This product is not sold in the US). Beds are A/C powered hospital beds that are intended for medical purposes within the hospital setting.

Recall: Z-2214-2009 · Initiated August 10, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2214-2009
Event Number
52230
Firm
Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1831750
Product Code
FNL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 10, 2009
Posted
September 18, 2009
Terminated
April 25, 2011
Address
3800 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI, 49002

Description

Stryker Epic II critical care bed, 230v, Stryker Medical, Portage, MI; Model 2031. (Note: This product is not sold in the US). Beds are A/C powered hospital beds that are intended for medical purposes within the hospital setting.

Reason

The backrest of the bed may not stay in an upright position (may drift down when left raised).

Action

Stryker Medical issued an "Urgent - Medical Device Correction" letter dated August 10, 2009 informing customers to locate the affected product listed and verify whether it is functioning properly. In the case the device is not properly functioning, remove from service and contact the firm as soon as possible at 1-800-STRYKER, option 3. Customers are also asked to return an enclosed return receipt post card and also forward the notification to users who have loaned or purchased the device. A representative from Stryker field service will be contacting you to perform device corrections shortly. For further information, contact Stryker Medical at 1-269-324-6527.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Korea, Latin America, Mexico, Singapore and Switzerland.

Quantity

12,599 of all products