The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0996-2015·Announced 2015-01-28

TransMotion Medical Recalls Powered Stretcher Chairs Due to Involuntary Movement

TransMotion Medical Inc is recalling 1,127 powered stretcher chairs used in surgeries because the controllers may cause the chairs to move involuntarily.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a defect that causes involuntary movement during surgery, which poses a significant risk of injury to patients and staff, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TransMotion Medical Inc is recalling 1,127 powered stretcher chairs used during facial and eye surgeries. The recall was initiated because the firm found that the stretcher chair controllers are moving the chairs involuntarily.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, Australia, and numerous other countries. The recall covers specific model numbers and serial numbers, which are listed in the official FDA recall notice.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected powered stretcher chairs immediately and contact TransMotion Medical Inc for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Powered stretcher chair used during facial and eye surgeries. One chair per package.
Manufacturer
TransMotion Medical Inc
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,127

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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