FDA Device recall Z-2248-2012
Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-08-29
On 2012-08-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair by Stryker Medical Division, citing paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009.….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2248-2012 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-06-27 |
| Published | 2012-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Stryker Medical Division |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair. The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 Ibs up or down stairs. Key features include infinite positioning system, thermal protection system, and locking casters. In addition to the aforementioned features, the battery powered track reduces operator effort and risk of back injury while transporting a patient up or down a set of stairs
Reason
Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer and distributor of patient transport devices, merged with an affiliate of Stryker Corporation in August 2009. As part of the due diligence process, Paramed's powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V) chair was reviewed to identify potential compliance issues in relation to product documentation and classification.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model: HHC with serial codes: 100391, 100394, 100397, 100401, 100403, 100404, 100405, 100407, 100408, 100409, 100411, 1…Model: HHC with serial codes: 100391, 100394, 100397, 100401, 100403, 100404, 100405, 100407, 100408, 100409, 100411, 100413, 100414, 100416, 100417, 100418, 100419, 100420, 100421, 100422, 100423, 100424, 100425, 100426, 100427, 100428, 100430, 100430, 100431, 100433, 100434, 100435, 100436, 100437, 100438, 100439, 100440, 100441, 100442, 100443, 100444, 100445, 100446, 100447, 100448, 100449, 100450, 100452, 100453, 100454, 100455, 100456, 100457, 100458, 100459, 100461, 100462, 100463, 100464, 100465, 100466, 100467, 100468, 100469, 100470, 100471, 100472, 100473, 100540, and 100543. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2248-2012%22
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