MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO POWER PRO AMBULANCE COT; STRETCHER, WHEELED

Model Number 6506

Device Problem Positioning Failure (1158)

Patient Problems Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This record is a consolidation of records summarized as part of the fda voluntary malfunction summary reporting program.14 devices were functionally/visually inspected in the field.The devices were repaired and returned to use.1 device is pending evaluation.There was no remedial action taken.This device is not labeled for single use.

Event Description

This report summarizes 15 malfunction events, where it was reported the devices experienced cot height cannot be adjusted or fowler stuck elevated.There were 2 events with patient involvement; no adverse consequences were reported.There was 1 event with patient involvement the patient experienced minor injury/illness/impairment.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device that was pending evaluation was not made available by the customer; the reported issue was not confirmed.Section h codes have been updated to reflect this.

Event Description

This report summarizes 15 malfunction events, where it was reported the devices experienced cot height cannot be adjusted or fowler stuck elevated.There were 2 events with patient involvement; no adverse consequences were reported.There was 1 event with patient involvement the patient experienced muscle/tendon damage.

• Brand Name: POWER PRO AMBULANCE COT
• Type of Device: STRETCHER, WHEELED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO; 3800 east centre avenue; portage MI 49002
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO; 3800 east centre avenue; portage MI 49002
• Manufacturer Contact: brandon luckas ; 3800 east centre avenue; portage, MI 49002 ; 2693292100
• MDR Report Key: 16800802
• MDR Text Key: 313903655
• Report Number: 0001831750-2023-00423
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327261639
• UDI-Public: 07613327261639
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 15
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 6506
• Device Catalogue Number: 6506000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/24/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1