Stryker recalls HoverMatt mattresses with incorrect width that may cause increased skin tears during patient transfers. Affected units were sold between November 28 and December 8, 2022. Contact Stryker for details.
39-inche-wide inflatable air transfer mattress packages contain 34-Inch-wide mattresses, so there may be a decreased surface area available to distribute the patient's weight across, which may increase the effort exerted by staff for a lateral patient transfer, and there may be increased friction and shearing forces when the patient is moved resulting in skin tear injury.
Stryker is recalling HoverMatt air transfer mattresses that are 39 inches wide but contain 34-inch-wide mattresses. This design may increase the risk of skin tears during patient transfers due to higher friction and shearing forces.
The recalled mattresses are 39 inches wide but contain 34-inch-wide mattresses. This smaller surface area may cause increased friction and shearing forces when moving patients, potentially leading to skin tears.
Healthcare workers using HoverMatt mattresses for patient transfers are most at risk. Patients with fragile skin or mobility issues could experience skin tears.
Check for the model number HM39SPU-B on the product. Affected units were sold between November 28 and December 8, 2022, with UDI-DI: 07613327487718 and Lot: 0000185127.
Look for the model number HM39SPU-B, UDI-DI: 07613327487718, and Lot: 0000185127 on the product.
The recalled HoverMatt mattresses contain 34-inch-wide mattresses in a 39-inch-wide package, which may increase friction and shearing forces during patient transfers, potentially causing skin tears.
Check for the model number HM39SPU-B, UDI-DI: 07613327487718, and Lot: 0000185127 on the product. Affected units were sold between November 28 and December 8, 2022.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Stryker directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2394-2023 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2394-2023 from Stryker. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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