Stryker recalls hospital-grade stretcher chairs sold to homes due to incorrect use environment labeling. Home users may not follow healthcare-specific instructions, risking injury.
Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals
Stryker is recalling hospital-use stretcher chairs sold to homes because they're labeled for healthcare facilities only. Home users might not follow proper safety instructions, which could lead to injury.
The chair is designed for healthcare settings with specific safety instructions. Home users may not understand or follow these professional guidelines, increasing injury risk.
Home users who bought this stretcher chair for personal use are most at risk. Healthcare facilities were not affected as the product was intended for hospitals.
Check for model number 5050 followed by four question marks (5050¿¿¿¿) on the chair. This product was sold to residential customers, not healthcare facilities.
Look for model number 5050 followed by four question marks on the chair.
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation may provide guidance on safe use or alternatives.
The chair was distributed to residential customers but is labeled for healthcare facilities only. Home users may not follow proper safety instructions.
No, the chair is designed for healthcare settings with specific safety instructions that home users may not follow.
Check the product label for the model number and contact Stryker Medical Division 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-2220-2021 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2220-2021 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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