MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER MEDICAL-KALAMAZOO EVACUATION CHAIR 6253 - OBS; STRETCHER, HAND-CARRIED

Catalog Number 6253000000

Device Problem Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse (1254)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/01/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr is part of the fda voluntary malfunction summary reporting program.The device was evaluated in the field and the issue was confirmed; there was a damaged/broken component.The device was repaired and returned.There was no remedial action taken.This device is not labeled for single use.

Event Description

This report summarizes 1 malfunction event(s), where it was reported the device was difficult to fold or unfold.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: EVACUATION CHAIR 6253 - OBS
• 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: kristen canter ; 3800 east centre avenue; portage, MI 49002 ; 2693292100
• MDR Report Key: 9237341
• MDR Text Key: 169079297
• Report Number: 0001831750-2019-01014
• 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): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/25/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/25/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: 6253000000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/01/2019
• 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