Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher Recalled for Telescoping Load Frame Defect

Plain-English summary

Ferno-Washington Inc is recalling 72 units of the Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher, Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System. The recall is due to a defect where hole elongation in the telescoping load frame channel could affect the ability of the retention pin to stay seated. This retention is necessary to preclude movement of the telescoping load frame.

The affected stretchers are used for pre-hospital patient transport. The units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (CO, IA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, VA, WA, WY) and in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Specific serial numbers for the affected units are listed in the official recall documentation.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected stretchers and contact Ferno-Washington Inc for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product

Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher, Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System Product Usage: Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.

Manufacturer

Ferno-Washington Inc

Category

Medical Device — Patient Transport

Hazard

• structural-defect
• patient-fall

Affected units

72

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