Stryker Medical -Wheeled Electric Stretcher, Model 1550 (with and without scales)
FDA device recall Z-1009-2007 · posted 2007-09-21 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
- Reason for recall
- The internal power cord may become damaged due to wear and, if this occurs, a shock hazard exists.
- Action taken
- 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.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- FPO
- Quantity affected
- 1,048 (1009 in the U.S. plus 39 international)
- Distribution
- Worldwide: USA, Latin America, Mexico and Spain.
- Date initiated
- 2007-05-07
- Date posted
- 2007-09-21
- Date terminated
- 2008-06-11
- Location
- Portage, MI
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