Stretcher, Wheeled
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for stretcher, wheeled (product code FPO), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 35,104
- Deaths
- 107
- Injuries
- 1,177
- Malfunctions
- 32,895
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2025-10-10Open, ClassifiedDevice Design
FERNO POWER X2 POWERED AMBULANCE COT, Model/Catalog Number: 0015816; FOR USE IN GROUND TRANSPORTATION AMBULANCES.
The fastening post hardware could loosen allowing the fastening post to detach from the cot
- 2023-07-12Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Power-PRO 2- A powered ambulance cot that consists of a platform, including a mattress, mounted on a wheeled, retractable X-frame that is designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb (318 kg). Model Number: 6507
Base leg assembly may bend and result in difficulty engaging/disengaging from fastener, difficulty loading/unloading from ambulance, difficulty raising or lowering the cot, cot tip, or erratic or unintended motion.
- 2023-03-15Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Power-PRO 2 . Intended as an ambulance cot to transport a patient to or from an emergency or non-emergency location. Model: 650705550001
Transport Cot has insufficient volume of epoxy to assemblies installed in the head section and foot sectioning system may result in separation of head end or foot end from the cot and result in unexpected disengagement while loading/unloading or transport.
- 2023-03-04Open, ClassifiedLabeling design
Sprint 200 wheeled stretcher, Item numbers 1ES200-7, 1ES210-1, and 1ES211-1.
Labeling being updated to assure user is securing the siderail to a locked position to prevent potential patient fall and injury.
- 2022-12-14Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Power-PRO 2, Model No. 6507, Item No. 650705550001 (US); 650700000000 (International)
Cot may experience unintended motion due to damaged cables. Potential risk of soft tissue injury to patients such as scrapes or bruises resulting from the cot lowering faster than expected.
- 2022-11-04Open, ClassifiedComponent design/selection
FERNO POWER X1 AMBULANCE COT- Item #0015807/UDI-DI 00190790002183 with 36V Li-Ion Batteries Model Number #0822484/0822483 Note: Transcend Stair Chair Powertraxx (Item #0731403/UDI-DI 00190790004064) not included in this action).
Batteries could become unstable when not properly maintained and/or subjected to repeated drops, power washing directly into battery contacts or abuse, may result in a fire and/or injury
- 2019-05-15TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm
Power-LOAD Cot Fastening System, Model #6390, Catalog #6390-000-000
The power load floor plates which hold the ambulance cot anchors in place during patient transport, may be broken.
- 2018-05-01TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component
Power-LOAD Cot Fastening System, Model #6390, Catalog #6390-000-000, UDI: 07613327261523 Power-LOAD is intended to assist with loading and unloading of a compatible wheeled stretcher (ambulance cot) to and from a transport vehicle and to secure the ambulance cot during transport. The device has a maximum safe working load of 870 lb (395 kg), which includes the weight of the ambulance cot, patient, and equipment attached to the cot (such as oxygen bottles, monitors, and pumps). The intended users of the device are trained professionals, including emergency medical service and medical care center personnel, as well as medical first responders, service technicians and installers.
The power load floor plates which hold the ambulance cot anchors in place during patient transport, may be broken.
- 2017-04-15TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components
Ferno PROFlexx Model 28Z Chair Cot
The recall was initiated as a result of the detection of an incorrect nut used in manufacturing.
- 2015-10-01TerminatedDevice Design
Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher, Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System Product Usage: Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.
Hole elongation in the telescoping load frame channel. A hole elongation could affect the ability of the retention pin to stay seated which is necessary to preclude movement of the telescoping load frame.
Monitor stretcher, wheeled automatically
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