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

Catalog Number 6252000000

Device Problem Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problems Bruise/Contusion (1754); Pain (1994)

Event Date 02/13/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the stair chair tracks failed to keep the chair in position while transporting a heavy patient down stairs.The user attempted to hold the chair in position and experienced and later sought medical treatment for an unspecified back injury.

Event Description

It was reported that the stair chair tracks failed to keep the chair in position while transporting a heavy patient down stairs.The user attempted to hold the chair in position and received a bruised thoracic spine and saw a doctor who prescribed that they take ibuprofen as needed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The completed investigation identified that this incident resulted in a minor rather than serious injury.

• 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: brandon luckas ; 3800 east centre avenue; portage, MI 49002 ; 2693292100
• MDR Report Key: 13839417
• MDR Text Key: 287530961
• Report Number: 0001831750-2022-00268
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: 6252000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/07/2005
• 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