Stryker PowerPRO Cots Recalled for Smoke and High-Speed Retract Reports
Stryker is recalling 770 PowerPRO ambulance cots due to reports of smoke from the foot end and unexpected high-speed retraction.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (smoke and mechanical malfunction) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation is recalling 770 units of Stryker PowerPRO (XT, IT, or TL) powered ambulance cots. The recall is due to complaints of smoke coming from the foot end of the cot, which reportedly occurred when the battery was placed into the cot or shortly after. Additionally, one report noted that the device went into high-speed retract when the user attempted to lower the cot.
The affected cots are designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb. (318 kg) in pre-hospital and hospital environments. The recall covers model numbers 6506-000-000, 6516-000-000, and 6550-000-000. The units were distributed in the United States (nationwide) and in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Users should check their serial numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice. If a unit is affected, users should contact Stryker for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — Ambulance Cots
- Affected units
- 770
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Model numbers: 6506-000-000
- 6516-000-000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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