Class 2 Device Recall Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (MV)TM Chair1

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 27, 2012
• Date Posted: August 22, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on December 30, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-2248-2012
• Recall Event ID: 61671
• Product Classification: Transport, patient, powered - Product Code ILK
• Product: Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (MV)TM Chair. The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 Ibs up or down stairs. Key features include infinite positioning system, thermal protection system, and locking casters. In addition to the aforementioned features, the battery powered track reduces operator effort and risk of back injury while transporting a patient up or down a set of stairs
• Code Information: Model: HHC with serial codes: 100391, 100394, 100397, 100401, 100403, 100404, 100405, 100407, 100408, 100409, 100411, 100413, 100414, 100416, 100417, 100418, 100419, 100420, 100421, 100422, 100423, 100424, 100425, 100426, 100427, 100428, 100430, 100430, 100431, 100433, 100434, 100435, 100436, 100437, 100438, 100439, 100440, 100441, 100442, 100443, 100444, 100445, 100446, 100447, 100448, 100449, 100450, 100452, 100453, 100454, 100455, 100456, 100457, 100458, 100459, 100461, 100462, 100463, 100464, 100465, 100466, 100467, 100468, 100469, 100470, 100471, 100472, 100473, 100540, and 100543.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation; 3800 East Centre Ave.; Portage MI 49002
• For Additional Information Contact: 269-324-6609
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. As part of the due diligence process, Paramed's powered Mobility Offers Versatility (MV) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.
• FDA Determined Cause: PMA
• Action: Stryker sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall notice dated June 18, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to " Return the enclosed post card to confirm receipt of this notification. " Locate the chairs listed in this notice. " Call 269-389-6750 to arrange shipment of the chairs to Stryker Medical. " If you have loaned or sold any of the chairs listed in this letter, please, forward a copy of this notice to the new users and advise us of their new location. " If you have disposed of any of the affected chairs and they are no longer in use, please, advise us of their obsolescence by providing us with their serial numbers. We apologize for any disruption that this advisory notice may cause. We strive to make products that meet our customer expectations for quality and durability. For further questions please call (269) 389-6927
• Quantity in Commerce: 159 units
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, FL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV, and the country of Canada.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.