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Z-2864-2011

Eye Surgery Stryker Medical Stretchers Model 1089 Intended to transport patients in a horizontal position

Stryker Medical / initiated 2011-07-19 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation began a recall of Eye Surgery Stryker Medical Stretchers Model 1089 Intended to transport patients in a horizontal position on . The reason FDA records is "The firm has determined that the brake rod assemblies of various stretchers that were built with a 5th wheel were manufactured with roll pins that did not meet the materials specifications. Some roll pins may have...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2864-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Medical
Product
Eye Surgery Stryker Medical Stretchers Model 1089 Intended to transport patients in a horizontal position.
Product code
FPO Stretcher, Wheeled
Reason for recall
The firm has determined that the brake rod assemblies of various stretchers that were built with a 5th wheel were manufactured with roll pins that did not meet the materials specifications. Some roll pins may have fractured during the assembly process and could fall out of the brake rod assemblies, rendering the brake or steer systems inoperable from certain pedals or causing a reduction in overa
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Stryker Medical sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" dated July 19 ,2011 to all affected customers. The letter included; the name and model numbers of the stretchers, the reason for the correction and dates of manufacture. It contained the instructions to check the braking system and if found to be inoperable, to remove it from service, and if operable to check prior to each use. Also, information regarding contacting the recipients of any loaned or sold stretchers to relay the information in the letter and Medwatch reporting information. A self addressed postcard to confirm receipt of the letter was also included. For additional information call (269) 389-6604.
Quantity in commerce
5
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: Nationwide (USA) including the states of NY, MI, LA and CA ,and the countries of Canada, China, Spain, Japan, Korea, United Kingdom, South Africa.
Product codes and lots
Model: 1089 Lots: 1102034587, 1102034588, 1102034589, 1102034590, and 1102034591.