ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0648-2009 ยท FPP Stretcher, Hand-Carried

Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation

Stryker Medical Stair-PRO Stair-Chair with wheels, patient transport device, Model 6251.

DateFeb 4, 2009 (initiated Nov 18, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonHandle could come off. The bolts may back out over time, resulting in a risk of dropping the patient and/or injury to transport personnel, a delay in medical treatment, or a delay in evacuation.
Root causeProcess control
ActionConsignees were notified by Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/18/08 and given the serial numbers of their units, an upgrade kit and instructions for performing replacement of the bolts. Consignees were informed Stryker will perform the upgrade if requested.
Quantity6
DistributionWorldwide Distribution: USA, India, Netherlands and United Kingdom.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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