Stryker IsoFlex LAL Support Surface Model 2860: Fire Barrier Defect
Stryker recalls 2860 IsoFlex LAL Support Surfaces with non-conforming fire barrier. These medical devices for pressure injury prevention may pose fire risk if improperly used in healthcare settings.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Certain 2860 IsoFlex LAL support surfaces were assembled with a non-conforming fire barrier.
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What happened, in plain English
Stryker is recalling certain IsoFlex LAL Support Surfaces (Model 2860) that were assembled with a non-conforming fire barrier. This defect could potentially cause fire risk in healthcare settings where the product is used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/70049-stryker-isoflex-lal-support-surface-model-2860-fire-barrier-defect.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/70049-stryker-isoflex-lal-support-surface-model-2860-fire-barrier-defect · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3181-2018
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“Stryker IsoFlex LAL Support Surface Model 2860: Fire Barrier Defect.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/70049-stryker-isoflex-lal-support-surface-model-2860-fire-barrier-defect. Based on FDA recall #Z-3181-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3181-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled units have a fire barrier that doesn't meet safety standards. In healthcare environments where patients are at risk of pressure injuries, this defect could lead to fire hazards if the product is used without proper fire safety measures.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the IsoFlex LAL Support Surface in acute care settings with patients at risk of pressure injuries. Patients must be at least two years old and the product should only be used with a support surface cover.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 2860 on the product. The serial numbers listed in the recall include many 2018032860190005xx patterns. These units were sold in acute care settings for patients with pressure injury risks.
- Brand
Stryker- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Serial Number
Look for the serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 201803286019000540) on the product.
Contact Stryker for Replacement
If you have a recalled unit, contact Stryker directly for a replacement or repair.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 5 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide in the states of: KY, NH, OH, PA, and TX.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Kentucky, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 21 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the serial number against the list of numbers provided in the recall notice (e.g., 201803286019000540).
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3181-2018 (August 13, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3181-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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