POWER X2Recalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of POWER X2 by Ferno-Washington, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 9 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 10, 2025 and Jun 2, 2026 — classified as 2 deaths, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Communication or Transmission Problem” (2 reports).

2 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 2 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

POWER X2 recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Apr 28, 2026Open, Classified

   Firmware issue may result in intermittent loss or degradation of powered functionality when paired with compatible stretcher. The issue may lead to the system not operating in powered mode, or exhibiting reduced powered performance. Issue may result in interruption or delay in patient transport.

   Z-0145-2027 · Root cause: Software design · names 2 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. Sep 11, 2025Class IIOpen, Classified

   The fastening post hardware could loosen allowing the fastening post to detach from the cot

   Z-0133-2026 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported POWER X2 problems

POWER X2 models

2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• POWER X2 0015816

  Stretcher, Wheeled
  2 recalls2 deaths9 reports
• POWER X2 0015821

  Stretcher, Wheeled
  1 recall0 reports

Recent POWER X2 adverse event reports

The 9 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• DeathJun 2, 2026Mechanical Jam

  THE END USER REPORTED THAT, UPON ARRIVAL AT THE HOSPITAL WITH A CRITICALLY ILL, MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PATIENT, THE STRETCHER BECAME STUCK IN THE FASTENING SYSTEM (POWER F2 S/N (B)(6), AND THE POWER FEATURES WERE NOT OPERATIONAL. THE CREW ATTEMPTED MANUAL RELEASE BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL, SO A HOSPITAL BED WAS BROUGHT TO THE AMBULANCE, AND THE PATIENT WAS LIFTED FROM THE STRETCHER AND TRANSFERRED INTO THE HOSPITAL. THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED TO BE EXPERIENCING A CARDIAC EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING DAY THAT THE PATIENT PASSED AWAY. THE END USER REPORTED THAT THE ISSUE RESULTED IN A DELAY OF TREATMENT AND TRANSPORT INTO THE HOSPITAL FACILITY. THERE HAVE BEEN NO MEDICAL ALLEGATIONS THAT THE DELAY CONTRIBUTED TO THE PATIENT'S OUTCOME.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25365775 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem

  THE END USER REPORTED THE STRETCHER LOST ITS PAIRING AND POWERED OPERATION WHEN ENGAGED WITH THE FASTENING SYSTEM AND HAD TO BE MANUALLY LOADED INTO THE AMBULANCE. UPON UNLOADING AT THE HOSPITAL, THE STRETCHER COULD NOT BE RELEASED FROM THE FASTENER. THE PATIENT WAS LIFTED FROM THE STRETCHER AND ONTO A HOSPITAL STRETCHER THAT WAS BROUGHT OUT TO THE AMBULANCE. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE DELAY IN LOADING AND UNLOADING. AFTER THE TRANSPORT, THE END USER WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE STRETCHER FROM THE FASTENER AND RE-PAIR THE STRETCHER WITH THE FASTENING SYSTEM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25033082 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem

  THE END USER REPORTED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A PEDIATRIC PATIENT WHO WAS IN AN ISOLETTE, THE STRETCHER STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE POWERED INPUT FROM THE BUTTONS AFTER BEING ENGAGED WITH THE AMBULANCE LOADING SYSTEM. THE MEDIC TEAM DID NOT ATTEMPT MANUAL OPERATION AND INSTEAD ELECTED TO CALL A BACKUP AMBULANCE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSPORT WHICH RESULTED IN A DELAY. THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE DELAY IN TRANSPORT. AFTER THE PATIENT WAS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER STRETCHER, THE END USER ADVISED THEY REMOVED THE BATTERY AND REINSERTED IT WHICH SEEMED TO RESET THE STRETCHER AND IT BEGAN OPERATING PROPERLY AGAIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25033015 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  THE END USER REPORTED DURING A PATIENT TRANSPORT THE STRETCHER DISPLAYED AN ERROR 3 CODE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION. A BACKUP AMBULANCE AND STRETCHER WAS CALLED TO COMPLETE THE PATIENT TRANSPORT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED ADVERSE EFFECT OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED A 45 MIN DELAY OCCURRED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24940773 ↗
• DeathMar 25, 2026Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Intermittent Communication Failure

  THE END USER REPORTED AFTER ARRIVAL AT THE HOSPITAL WITH AN ACTIVE CARDIAC PATIENT, WHILE UNLOADING THE STRETCHER FROM THE AMBULANCE, THE LEGS OF THE STRETCHER WOULD NOT LOWER UNDER POWER USING THE BUTTONS ON THE STRETCHER. THE MANUAL RELEASE OPTION WAS UTILIZED TO LOWER THE LEGS AND COMPLETE THE TRANSPORT INTO THE HOSPITAL. THE END USER ADVISED THAT AN ESTIMATED TWO-MINUTE DELAY WAS EXPERIENCED DURING THE UNLOADING PROCESS. PATIENT DETAILS: MALE, APPROXIMATELY 220 LBS, PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING AND BEING TREATED FOR CARDIAC ARREST ON SCENE AND THROUGHOUT TRANSPORT. CPR WAS BEING ADMINISTERED VIA LIFELINE ARM. THE PATIENT WAS LATER PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT THE HOSPITAL. THE END USER ADVISED THAT THEY EVALUATED THE STRETCHER THE NEXT DAY AND WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE REPORTED ISSUE AND MADE THE DECISION TO KEEP THE STRETCHER IN SERVICE, IN MANUAL MODE ONLY, UNTIL EVALUATION. THIS CONTINUES TO BE AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED IN A FOLLOW UP REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24689745 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE UNLOADING THE EMPTY STRETCHER, THE STRETCHER ALLEGEDLY DID NOT ENGAGE WITH THE SAFETY HOOK AND LOWERED FROM THE AMBULANCE DECK. THE INCIDENT RESULTED IN THE LOAD FRAME WHEELS BEING BROKEN. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF MALFUNCTION OF THE SAFETY BAIL BEING A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INCIDENT. AN AUTHORIZED FIELD TECHNICIAN WAS DISPATCHED TO THE CUSTOMER LOCATION TO CONDUCT A VISUAL AND FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION. THE BROKEN LOAD FRAME WHEEL WAS CONFIRMED. THE LOAD FRAME WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE STRETCHER WAS THEN TESTED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23767609 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  AN END USER REPORTED WHILE UNLOADING THE STRETCHER FROM THE AMBULANCE TO CONDUCT A PATIENT TRANSPORT, THE STRETCHER HESITATED WHEN LOWERING THE LEGS AND THEN WHEN THEY ATTEMPTED TO RAISE THE LEGS TO LOAD THE PATIENT INTO THE AMBULANCE, THE STRETCHER DISPLAYED AN ERROR CODE. THE MEDIC CREW MADE THE DECISION TO PULL THE STRETCHER FROM SERVICE AND CALL FOR A BACKUP STRETCHER TO CONTINUE THE PATIENT TRANSPORT. IT WAS REPORTED THE INCIDENT RESULTED IN A 30 MIN DELAY TO THE TRANSPORT; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO ALLEGATIONS OF THE DELAY ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE PATIENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE MEDIC CREW ATTEMPTED TO USE THE MANUAL MODE FEATURE TO OVERCOME THE ERROR CODE AND COMPLETE THE TRANSPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23522672 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 10, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  AN END USER REPORTED WHILE UNLOADING A PATIENT FROM THE AMBULANCE, THE FASTENING POST ASSEMBLY FELL OFF THE STRETCHER AS IT WAS PULLED FROM THE AMBULANCE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES AND THE TRANSPORT WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED. THE STRETCHER WAS PULLED FROM SERVICE AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TRANSPORT. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23015533 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 10, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  AN END USER REPORTED THE HARDWARE ATTACHING THE FASTENING POST TO THE STRETCHER WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE AND REQUIRED TIGHTENING. NO INCIDENTS WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THE STRETCHER AS A RESULT OF THE LOOSE HARDWARE. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23015531 ↗

Other Ferno-Washington, Inc. products

• iN∫X2 models · 74 reports
• Transcend Chair Series3 models · 33 reports