Recall Z-1009-2007 ยท FPO Stretcher, Wheeled
Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
Stryker Medical -Wheeled Electric Stretcher, Model 1550 (with and without scales)
| Date | Sep 21, 2007 (initiated May 7, 2007) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The internal power cord may become damaged due to wear and, if this occurs, a shock hazard exists. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Consignees were notified of the problem via letter dated 5/7/07 instructing them to immediately unplug the affected stretchers with scales, affix a warning label enclosed with the letter to the power cord of stretchers with scales, and that they will be contacted so that the firm can schedule a visit to upgrade all affected stretchers. A second notification letter was issued on August 7, 2007 to cover all 1550 stretchers with and without scales. |
| Quantity | 1,048 (1009 in the U.S. plus 39 international) |
| Distribution | Worldwide: USA, Latin America, Mexico and Spain. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.