Stryker Recalls Powered MOV Chairs for Documentation and Classification Issues
Stryker is recalling 159 Powered MOV Chairs to address potential compliance issues regarding product documentation and classification identified during a corporate merger.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the issue is related to product documentation and classification compliance rather than a physical defect causing injury. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving documentation issues or minor compliance errors.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation is recalling 159 units of the Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (MOV) Chair. The affected models are the EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO. These devices are designed to allow two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 lbs up or down stairs.
The recall was initiated after Paramed Corporation, the original manufacturer, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. During the due diligence process for the merger, the Powered MOV Chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues related to product documentation and classification.
The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The specific serial codes for the affected EMS24 models are 100346, 100348, 100355, 100356, 100357, 100358, 100359, 100360, 100362, 100363, and 100364. Users should contact Stryker for further instructions regarding the recall.
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
- Manufacturer
- Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
- 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 (11)
- Model: EMS24 with serial codes: 100346
- 100348
- 100355
- 100356
- 100357
- 100358
- 100359
- 100360
- 100362
- 100363
- and 100364.
Distribution
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.
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