| | Class 2 Recall
Power Load |  |
| Date Posted |
December 19, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0566-2013 |
| Product |
The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot fastener system designed to lift, lower, or steer ambulance cots into and out of the ambulance. |
| Code Information |
Item 6390000000 Serial Numbers:
120940217
120940257
120940259
120940260
120940261
120940275
120940276
120940277
120940290
120940291
120940292
120940293
120940294
120940431
120940435
120940436
120940437
120940448
120940449
120940454
120940458
120940459
120940203
120940258
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Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer |
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
3800 East Centre Ave.
Portage, Michigan 49002 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Contact the recalling firm for information |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Renata Sila
269-324-6609
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Reason for
Recall |
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.
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| Action |
All in process and Load Switch Slides within Stryker control were quarantined on 09/27/2012. Direct accounts were telephoned beginning 10/26/2012 with "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notices sent beginning on 11/30/2012. The notices explained the reason for the recall, hazards involved, and recommended actions. Stryker field service was to contact consignees to schedule replacement of the affected load switch slide. Consignees were asked to forward a copy of his notice to the new users and advise Stryker of their new location. Questions or concerns should be directed to (269) 389-6927 or (269) 389-6954. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
24 |
| Distribution |
USA, Nationwide including the states of PA, NM, MI, IA, CA, CO, WA, VA, IL, WI, NY, WY, MO, TX, and CT. |
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