Stryker Epic Zoom Critical Care Bed -Model 2040, 115 V, 500 lbs ( 227 Kg) Stryker, Portage Mi 49002 Product Usage: EPIC II (model 2040) Critical Care beds is primarily used in a Critical Care environment, but may be used in Med/Surg environments.

Stryker Medical has determined that units manufactured between September 1, 2004 through November 30, 2007, did not receive updated preventive maintenance information. (Failure to maintain the bed brakes including the brake plate kits, may result in reduced brake holding force. Reduced braking force may result in a patient fall or caregiver muscle strain, either of which may require medical int

Stryker Medical sent an Urgent-Medical Device Correction letter dated March 12, 2012 to all consignees. The letter identified the affected products, problem, updated preventive maintenance information and requested the following immediate actions: 1) Locate the beds listed in this notice, 2) Ensure that the brakes are holding properly, 3) If the brakes are not holding, contact Stryker (1-800-327-0770, option 4) to order the maintenance parts, 3) Continue to periodically inspect brake functionality, as noted on enclosed preventive maintenance schedule/checklist, 4) Order replacement brake components, as needed, 5) Return the enclosed post card to confirm receipt of this notification, 6) If you have loaned or sold any of the beds listed in this letter, please, forward a copy of this notice to the new users and advise us of their new location, 6) If you have disposed of any of the beds and they are no longer in use, please, advise us of their obsolescence by providing us with their serial numbers. For questions or concerns, please, contact Sandy Cliche at 269-389-6025.