MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO STAIR PRO - MODEL 6252; STRETCHER, HAND-CARRIED

Catalog Number 6252000000

Device Problem Device Tipped Over (2589)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)

Event Date 10/06/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that chair tipped backwards while transporting a 400 lb patient down a flight of stairs.The patient was startled, but not injured.One of the paramedics sprained his ankle while trying to stabilize the chair.The paramedic was seen in the er, was off work for three days, and did one round of physical therapy.Upon evaluation by a stryker field service technician, no defects were found that may have caused or contributed to the tip.It was likely due to user error.

• Brand Name: STAIR PRO - MODEL 6252
• Type of Device: STRETCHER, HAND-CARRIED
• 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: kelsey barla ; 3800 east centre avenue; portage, MI 49002 ; 2693292100
• MDR Report Key: 10762909
• MDR Text Key: 213887003
• Report Number: 0001831750-2020-01196
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPP
• 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: 10/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: 6252000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/07/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2016
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other