Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation Stryker Transport wheeled stretcher, Model 720, Stryker Medical, Portage, MI 49002 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker Transport wheeled stretcher, Model 720, Stryker Medical, Portage, MI 49002
Brand
Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All stretchers with serial numbers beginning with 0309 through 0505.
Products Sold
All stretchers with serial numbers beginning with 0309 through 0505.
Stryker Medical Div. of Stryker Corporation is recalling Stryker Transport wheeled stretcher, Model 720, Stryker Medical, Portage, MI 49002 due to The brake cams may crack or develop excessive wear, resulting in the brakes not locking the wheels, or the stretcher not being locked firmly in positi. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The brake cams may crack or develop excessive wear, resulting in the brakes not locking the wheels, or the stretcher not being locked firmly in position.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter dated 9/24/07, to each consignee informing them of the problems, that the brakes on each affected stretcher needed to be inspected/tested and removed from service if brake problems were discovered, and that a Stryker service representative would be in contact to replace the brakes.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026