CI healthcare***Model: CI8092***S/N: 5-60-85-044 MFD: JUN, 2010 MADE IN CHINA***cihealthcare.com This stainless steel stretcher is used for transporting patients.
FDA Recall Z-1013-2012 · Posted 2012-02-14
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Recalling FirmCardiopulmonary Instrumentation, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFPO
Date Initiated2011-02-17
Date Terminated2012-04-19
Product Quantity72 Units
Reason for Recall
Cardiopulmonary Instrumentation, Inc. dba CI Healthcare, Miami, FL, is recalling their Stainless Steel Patient Transport Stretcher, model # CI-8092, Lot 002, because of a malfunction that occurs when weight is applied to the backrest. This malfunction causes the backrest support bar, when secured in the first hook, to fall to a flat position.
Firm Action
CI Healthcare sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated February 17, 2011, to its customer. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customer were instructed to do the following: 1) Examine their inventory and isolate the product(s). 2) If they have distributed any of the products to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate. 3) Discontinue use of the product until a correction has been properly executed and 4) Complete and return the "Recall Response Form" as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions, please call Robert Nunez at (305) 592-8196.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution - to one distributor in Puerto Rico
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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