Recall Z-1230-2009 ยท FPO Stretcher, Wheeled
Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
Stryker Electric Stretcher with the Quick Drop CPR option, Model 1050.
| Date | Apr 5, 2009 (initiated Feb 27, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The head section backrest (fowler) may not raise up, or, if up, may drop suddenly due to wearing out of the actuator threads on the fowler. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Consignees were notified by an Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter dated 2/27/09, advised of the problem and instructed to locate stretchers and verify that there is no grinding noise when activating the fowler electrically. Consignees were also instructed to remove any stretchers with a fowler that was non-operational, or which makes a grinding sound, from service until the firm makes repairs and contact the firm. Stretchers will be corrected within the next four months by a Stryker field service representative. The enclosed post card should be returned to confirm receipt of the noti |
| Quantity | 38 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.