Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation recalls Performance-LOAD Ambulance Cot Fastener Stretcher, Wheeled

Recall date

November 8, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0739-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution to AK, AL , AR , AZ , CA , CT , DC , DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA , RI, SC, TN, TX, UT,VA, VT ,WA ,WV ,WY and Internationally to Canada and the Netherlands

Why it was recalled

Stryker Medical initiated a voluntary recall of Stryker Performance-LOAD Cot Fasteners due to complaints that fastening system may not have been securely fastened or had an inability to fasten into the Performance-LOAD and bounced back during loading which could cause injury to consumers.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Performance-LOAD Ambulance Cot Fastener Stretcher, Wheeled