The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2248-2012·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 in product documentation and classification identified during a merger review.

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' rather than a physical defect or reported injury. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving documentation issues or minor compliance errors without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation is recalling 159 units of the Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (MOV) Chair, specifically the HHC model. 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 product was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues related to product documentation and classification.

The affected devices are distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The recall covers specific serial numbers for the HHC model, ranging from 100391 to 100543. The Powered MOV Chair is a patient transport device designed to enable two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 lbs up or down stairs.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Stryker Medical Division for further instructions on the recall process.

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 pr
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: HHC with serial codes: 100391
  • 100394
  • 100397
  • 100401
  • 100403
  • 100404
  • 100405
  • 100407
  • 100408
  • 100409
  • 100411
  • 100413
  • 100414
  • 100416
  • 100417
  • 100418
  • 100419
  • 100420
  • 100421
  • 100422

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 →