Powered Mobility Offers Versatility — Class II medical device recall Z-2248-2012
Terminated recall by Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation, reported 2012-08-29, distributed nationwide. Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devi
| Recall number | Z-2248-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation, Portage, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-06-27 |
| Classified | 2012-08-22 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-29 |
| Terminated | 2013-12-30 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 159 units |
| Serial numbers | 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 and 44 more |
| Model numbers | EMS24 |
Product
Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)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
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 (M¿V) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.
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