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POSITION PRO MATTRESS (2015-12-14)
- Starting date:
- December 14, 2015
- Posting date:
- January 7, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-56552
Affected Products
A. POSITION PRO MATTRESS
Reason
There have been reports of a melting event with the power cord on the Position Pro surface. The investigation found that when an abnormal external force is applied to the plug, such as relocating the mattress surface without unplugging the cord, there is a potential for a fracture to develop on the prongs inside the molded section of the plug.
Affected products
A. POSITION PRO MATTRESS
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
- 2920000000
- 2920100000
- 2920500000
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Stryker Medical
3800 E Centre Avenue
Portage
49002
Michigan
UNITED STATES