Stryker has issued a voluntary recall of certain MV3 beds and Arise 1000EX mattresses because some of these products have been sold in close proximity, suggesting a potential intent for them to be used together. These products have not been tested for compatibility and thus are not designed to be used together. The combination of both is not recommended by Stryker.
Stryker has issued a voluntary recall of certain MV3 beds and Arise 1000EX mattresses because some of these products have been sold in close proximity, suggesting a potential intent for them to be used together. These products have not been tested for compatibility and thus are not designed to be used together. The combination of both is not recommended by Stryker.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Base leg assembly may bend and result in difficulty engaging/disengaging from fastener, difficulty loading/unloading from ambulance, difficulty raising or lowering the cot, cot tip, or erratic or unintended motion.
Transport Cot has insufficient volume of epoxy to assemblies installed in the head section and foot sectioning system may result in separation of head end or foot end from the cot and result in unexpected disengagement while loading/unloading or transport.
Cot may experience unintended motion due to damaged cables. Potential risk of soft tissue injury to patients such as scrapes or bruises resulting from the cot lowering faster than expected.
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Connector between support surface and pump may be out of tolerance resulting in difficulty in removing the CPR connector causing a delay in resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac arrest and needing CPR
Ambulance Cots may not meet crash test standard BS EN 1789
The power load floor plates which hold the ambulance cot anchors in place during patient transport, may be broken.
It was identified that the volume of air inside the mattress may expand in regions of high altitude which may result in an unintended gap between the plateau of the inflated patient surface and tub. A Health Hazard Evaluation was completed which identified the potential risk of patients moving out of position and rolling over on the mattress. While the highest possible severity of harm associated with this condition is death, there have been no reports of injury or harm. This condition has only presented in regions of high altitude; however, Stryker has chosen to replace all Naera mattresses in the field.
The beds with the high rail side rail option may not be complaint with IEC 60601-2-52/C1:2010. There is a potential risk of entrapment.
The beds with the high rail side rail option may not be complaint with IEC 60601-2-52/C1:2010. There is a potential risk of entrapment.
Users may experience alarm fatigue due to frequent alarming relating to patient temperature deviation beyond 0.5¿C while in Automatic mode. 2. Users may experience a Remove from Use code 9 (RFU 9) fault condition relating to inadvertent flow alarms.3. Users may experience code RFU 27 fault condition relating to mechanical interference between the device fan and filter
Certain 2860 IsoFlex LAL support surfaces were assembled with a non-conforming fire barrier.
The Operations Manual and Maintenance Manual are missing various warnings and contain incorrect information.
The Operations Manual and Maintenance Manual are missing various warnings and contain incorrect information.
The power load floor plates which hold the ambulance cot anchors in place during patient transport, may be broken.
The T/Pump Operations Manual and Maintenance Manual were incorrectly revised to add the sentence, Temperature therapy can also be for heat conservation for normothermia maintenance to the Indications for Use statement.
It was identified that the Mistral-Air Premium blankets may be capable of conducting electricity during a defibrillation or cardioversion therapy at higher energy levels (70 Joules or more) when the blanket is applied with the reflective side toward the patient (upside down).
The water may reheat too quickly if the unit is in "Automatic" mode, switched to "Manual" mode to view water temperature, and then switched back to "Automatic" mode.
Stryker Medical initiated a voluntary recall of Stryker Performance-LOAD Cot Fasteners due to complaints that fastening system may not have been securely fastened or had an inability to fasten into the Performance-LOAD and bounced back during loading which could cause injury to consumers.
CPU board failures cause fowler (backrest) electronic controls to stop working.
Complaints of smoke coming from the foot end of the cot. This reportedly occurred when either the battery was placed into the cot or shortly after placing the battery into the cot. In addition to the alleged smoking, one of the reports had also noted that when the user attempted to lower the cot (prior to the alleged smoking) the device went into high speed retract and then a few moments later i
Customer complaints associated with faulty brake system
Inaccurate scale systems
The hydraulic jack assemblies (PN: 0753-002-101, 0753-002-070, 0753-002-001, and 0753-002-001) were manufactured using the incorrect oil. The oil used does not contain the same wear resistance additives as the specified oils and therefore its use increases the potential for wear which may cause a leak event or jack drift. Testing was done to evaluate the jacks with incorrect oil and leak events we
The hydraulic jack assemblies (PN: 0753-002-101, 0753-002-070, 0753-002-001, and 0753-002-001) were manufactured using the incorrect oil. The oil used does not contain the same wear resistance additives as the specified oils and therefore its use increases the potential for wear which may cause a leak event or jack drift. Testing was done to evaluate the jacks with incorrect oil and leak events we
Potential for power cord to melt; hazards include electric shock and fire.
It was identified by a customer complaint that some I.V. poles were retracting/lowering from an extended position to the low height unexpectedly. An investigation was initiated which identified that the I.V. Latch Housing was nonconforming. potential hazards: " Suspended I.V. pole retracts unexpectedly " Suspended I.V. pole retracts unexpectedly with pump/bags attached
Stryker has received complaints from the field alleging instances where the In Touch beds are hoisted or lifted from the floor and the casters have fallen off. The investigations into these casters have shown that in these cases the caster has broken on the top of the caster stem where the brake rod inserts into the caster. If more than one caster on a unit is damaged, brake functions can be affec
Stryker Medical has identified that on some units of the MTA7900, there is a lack of a water temperature display while the unit is in Auto mode. While in Auto mode, only the patient temperature is displayed along with the set point. The water display will be blank during Auto mode. If the user wants to see the water temperature displayed and switches out of Auto mode to Manual mode, then back to
Stryker Medical has identified a potential issue associated with Secure II and S3 Med/Surg beds built between April 2nd, 2005 and July 26th, 2011. The affected beds have the potential to experience damage to the Foot End Cover and/or Power Coil Cable due to reduced clearance between the Foot End Cover and Foot End Lift Header.
Stryker Medical has identified a potential issue associated with Secure II and S3 Med/Surg beds built between April 2nd, 2005 and July 26th, 2011. The affected beds have the potential to experience damage to the Foot End Cover and/or Power Coil Cable due to reduced clearance between the Foot End Cover and Foot End Lift Header.
It was reported that the siderail may appear latched when it is not, due to lack of proper preventive maintenance. This might result in bruises and/or lacerations to a patient who is leaning against the siderails if the siderail releases. Additionally, the siderail may not effectively constrain a patient to prevent them from rolling or falling off the bed.
The nurse call cable (Part Number: QDF23-0571) on the FL23SE Bed is located right under the opening of the bed head box. If an accessory (i.e. IV pole) is inserted into this slot, the circuit directing the nurse call system can be damaged.
Complaints were received from the field indicating that some Air Pumps were flashing and alarming when connected to the IsoGel AIR" surface upon turning the pump on and the setting it to the IsoGel AIR Mode. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the flashing/alarm being experienced was due to the air pressure being out of the expected range; indicating a blockage within the LAL tubi
Stryker Medical Model 3002S3EX and Model 3005S3EX beds built between March 15, 2012 and May 23, 2012. may have been built with brake rings that do not meet specifications, negatively impacting the holding force of the brakes.
Stryker Medical Model 3002S3EX and Model 3005S3EX beds built between March 15, 2012 and May 23, 2012. The affected beds may have been built with brake rings that do not meet specifications, negatively impacting the holding force of the brakes.
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.
Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. As part of the due diligence process, Paramed's powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.
Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. As part of the due diligence process, Paramed's powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.
Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. As part of the due diligence process, Paramed's powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.
Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. As part of the due diligence process, Paramed's powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.
An adverse trend of scale and bed exit service reports/complaints were detected for the GoBed+, GoBed II, Rose, and MA204 model beds. Investigation found an abnormally high failure rate of loadcells, an integral component in scale and bed exit function. The scale faults are manifested as a fluctuating scale reading, a scale error causing the scale system to be disabled until serviced, or an inac
An adverse trend of scale and bed exit service reports/complaints were detected for the GoBed+, GoBed II, Rose, and MA204 model beds. Investigation found an abnormally high failure rate of loadcells, an integral component in scale and bed exit function. The scale faults are manifested as a fluctuating scale reading, a scale error causing the scale system to be disabled until serviced, or an inac
An adverse trend of scale and bed exit service reports/complaints were detected for the GoBed+, GoBed II, Rose, and MA204 model beds. Investigation found an abnormally high failure rate of loadcells, an integral component in scale and bed exit function. The scale faults are manifested as a fluctuating scale reading, a scale error causing the scale system to be disabled until serviced, or an inac
An adverse trend of scale and bed exit service reports/complaints were detected for the GoBed+, GoBed II, Rose, and MA204 model beds. Investigation found an abnormally high failure rate of loadcells, an integral component in scale and bed exit function. The scale faults are manifested as a fluctuating scale reading, a scale error causing the scale system to be disabled until serviced, or an inac
An adverse trend of scale and bed exit service reports/complaints were detected for the GoBed+, GoBed II, Rose, and MA204 model beds. Investigation found an abnormally high failure rate of loadcells, an integral component in scale and bed exit function. The scale faults are manifested as a fluctuating scale reading, a scale error causing the scale system to be disabled until serviced, or an inac