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Terminated

Stryker Medical transport stretcher, Stryker Medical, Portage, MI; Model 734. Wheeled hospital stretcher.

FDA Recall Z-0277-2010 · Posted 2009-11-17

Recalling FirmStryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFPO
Date Initiated2009-08-10
Date Terminated2010-10-29
Product Quantity241

Reason for Recall

The brake/steer pedal may seize, resulting in the brakes not working.

Firm Action

Consignees were notified by letter dated August 10, 2009 that Stryker will contact them to upgrade the stretchers within 6 months. The recall was expanded in scope to include additional serial numbers by a second letter dated September 17, 2009, which was issued to additional consignees who had not been previously notified of the recall, as well as the consignees who had been issued the August 10, 2009 letter.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and United Kingdom,

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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