The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot… recallZ-0566-2013 · Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation · initiated Oct 11, 2012
Class II Terminated All recalls posted in December 2012
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Why it was recalled
Model 6390 Power-LOAD systems built between September 12, 2012 and September 27, 2012 may have been built with a load switch slide that does not meet specifications causing the lifting ability of the arms to be negatively impacted.
FDA root cause category: Component design/selection
What the company is doing
All in process and Load Switch Slides within Stryker control were quarantined on 09/27/2012. Direct accounts were telephoned beginning 10/26/2012 with "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notices sent beginning on 11/30/2012. The notices explained the reason for the recall, hazards involved, and recommended actions. Stryker field service was to contact consignees to schedule replacement of the affected load switch slide. Consignees were asked to forward a copy of his notice to the new users and advise Stryker of their new location. Questions or concerns should be directed to (269) 389-6927 or (269) 389-6954.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0566-2013
- Recall class
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Oct 11, 2012
- Posted by the FDA
- Dec 19, 2012
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
- Quantity
- 24
- Product code
- FPO
- FDA submissions
- K113598
- Distribution
- USA, Nationwide including the states of PA, NM, MI, IA, CA, CO, WA, VA, IL, WI, NY, WY, MO, TX, and CT.
Product description
The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot fastener system designed to lift, lower, or steer ambulance cots into and out of the ambulance.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Item 6390000000 Serial Numbers: 120940217 120940257 120940259 120940260 120940261 120940275 120940276 120940277 120940290 120940291 120940292 120940293 120940294 120940431 120940435 120940436 120940437 120940448 120940449 120940454 120940458 120940459 120940203 120940258
Other devices under the same FDA submission
3 devices cleared under K113598 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- Power-LOAD 6390Stryker Corporation · STRETCHER, WHEELED3 deaths124 reports
- Power-LOAD 6390Stryker Corporation · STRETCHER, WHEELED48 reports
- Power-LOAD 639005550003Stryker Corporation · STRETCHER, WHEELED24 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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