The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2246-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Stryker Recalls Powered MOV Chairs for Documentation and Classification Issues

Stryker is recalling 159 Powered MOV Chairs due to potential compliance issues regarding product documentation and classification identified during a merger review.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is driven by documentation and classification compliance issues rather than a physical defect or reported harm, aligning with the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation is recalling 159 units of the Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (MOV) Chair. The affected models include the EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO. These battery-powered chairs are designed to enable two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 lbs up or down stairs. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada.

The recall was initiated following a merger between Paramed Corporation (d/b/a Descent Control Systems) and an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. During the due diligence process, the Powered MOV Chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues related to product documentation and classification. The source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with the use of these devices.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation for instructions on how to resolve the compliance issues. The recall is limited to specific serial numbers for the EMS model, which are listed in the official recall notice.

The recalled product

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 pro
Affected units
159

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 (20)

  • Model number: EMS with serial codes: 100393
  • 100395
  • 100400
  • 100402
  • 100410
  • 100451
  • 100460
  • 100499
  • 100500
  • 100502
  • 100503
  • 100504
  • 100506
  • 100507
  • 100508
  • 100509
  • 100510
  • 100511
  • 100512
  • 100513

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 26 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →