Catalog Number 6252000000 |
Device Problems
Bent (1059); Break (1069); Component Falling (1105)
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Patient Problem
Fall (1848)
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Event Date 05/25/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that while the patient was being carried down, the left handle on the back of the chair suddenly broke and bent upwards.As a result of the sudden shift in weight, the right grip on the back of the chair broke as well.The patient allegedly fell onto the stairs and the paramedic standing behind the chair.The patient was not injured.Information regarding injury to the two paramedics was not reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It is unknown if the product met specifications as the product was not evaluated by a stryker representative.With the alleged condition the product would not meet specifications.The customer did not wish to repair or inspect the device.The device was not made available for evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while the patient was being carried down, the left handle on the back of the chair suddenly broke and bent upwards.As a result of the sudden shift in weight, the right grip on the back of the chair broke as well.The patient allegedly fell onto the stairs and the paramedic standing behind the chair.The patient was not injured.Information regarding injury to the two paramedics was not reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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