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MDA/2008/007 - Stretchers/trolleys manufactured by Stryker Medical

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2008/007
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 5
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 12 February 2008 at 14:00
Ref: MDA/2008/007

 

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Immediate action
 
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
Stretchers/trolleys manufactured by Stryker Medical. See page 2 for affected models.

>Page 2

Problem:
The brake mechanism used on some models may not lock due to a component failure or excessive wear.

>Page 2

Action by:
All those using, providing and maintaining Stryker stretchers.		  

Action:

  • Check all affected devices and take out of service those with brakes that fail to lock.
  • Contact the distributor to arrange fitting of the updated design of brake mechanism to all affected trolleys, whether or not they have failed.
  • Give priority to the upgrade of stretchers used for surgical procedures.
  • Continue to follow the instructions in the warnings/cautions section of the user manual - ‘Push on stretcher to ensure that the brakes are securely locked’.
  

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*

* via CE Bulletin

>Page 2

Contacts:
Details of distributor contacts and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission.

>Pages 2-3

Appendix:
Manufacturer’s correction notice (in pdf only).

>Pages 4-5



Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 26 February 2008
Deadline (action complete): 12 March 2008


Page last modified: 12 February 2008