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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Stryker PowerPRO (XT, IT, or TL) Cots Stretcher, Wheeled The Stryker Power-PRO" are powered ambulance cots are designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb. (318 kg) in pre-hospital and hospital environments.

Reported: June 22, 2016 Initiated: May 5, 2016 #Z-1990-2016

Product Description

Stryker PowerPRO (XT, IT, or TL) Cots Stretcher, Wheeled The Stryker Power-PRO" are powered ambulance cots are designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb. (318 kg) in pre-hospital and hospital environments.

Reason for Recall

Complaints of smoke coming from the foot end of the cot. This reportedly occurred when either the battery was placed into the cot or shortly after placing the battery into the cot. In addition to the alleged smoking, one of the reports had also noted that when the user attempted to lower the cot (prior to the alleged smoking) the device went into high speed retract and then a few moments later i

Details

Units Affected
770
Distribution
Distributed US (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stryker PowerPRO (XT, IT, or TL) Cots Stretcher, Wheeled The Stryker Power-PRO" are powered ambulance cots are designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb. (318 kg) in pre-hospital and hospital environments.. Recalled by Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 770.
Why was this product recalled?
Complaints of smoke coming from the foot end of the cot. This reportedly occurred when either the battery was placed into the cot or shortly after placing the battery into the cot. In addition to the alleged smoking, one of the reports had also noted that when the user attempted to lower the cot (prior to the alleged smoking) the device went into high speed retract and then a few moments later i
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 22, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1990-2016.