The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot fastener system designed to lift, lower, or steer ambulance c
FDA device recall Z-0566-2013 · posted 2012-12-19 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
- Reason for recall
- Model 6390 Power-LOAD systems built between September 12, 2012 and September 27, 2012 may have been built with a load switch slide that does not meet specifications causing the lifting ability of the arms to be negatively impacted.
- Action taken
- All in process and Load Switch Slides within Stryker control were quarantined on 09/27/2012. Direct accounts were telephoned beginning 10/26/2012 with "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notices sent beginning on 11/30/2012. The notices explained the reason for the recall, hazards involved, and recommended actions. Stryker field service was to contact consignees to schedule replacement of the affected load switch slide. Consignees were asked to forward a copy of his notice to the new users and advise Stryker of their new location. Questions or concerns should be directed to (269) 389-6927 or (269) 389-6954.
- Root cause
- Component design/selection
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- FPO
- Quantity affected
- 24
- Distribution
- USA, Nationwide including the states of PA, NM, MI, IA, CA, CO, WA, VA, IL, WI, NY, WY, MO, TX, and CT.
- Date initiated
- 2012-10-11
- Date posted
- 2012-12-19
- Date terminated
- 2013-08-30
- Location
- Portage, MI
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| POWER-LOAD COT FASTENER SYSTEM (K113598) | Stryker Medical | 2011-12-20 |