MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO POWER LOAD; STRETCHER, WHEELED

Catalog Number 6390000000

Device Problems Sticking (1597); Component Missing (2306); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 02/20/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported via repair work order that the customer alleged the power load would stay locked in the unload position and not load into the ambulance.Upon inspection from the technician, it was found the lock release components were missing.No patient was affected and no adverse consequence or clinically relevant delay in treatment was reported.

• Brand Name: POWER LOAD
• 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: anthony noora ; 3800 east centre avenue; portage, MI 49002 ; 2693292100
• MDR Report Key: 3676991
• MDR Text Key: 15205513
• Report Number: 0001831750-2014-02281
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/20/2014

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 Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 6390000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/13/2014
• 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