Ferno-washington, Inc.
FDA adverse event reports naming Ferno-washington, Inc. as the device manufacturer, with recall history from the live FDA recall database. Reporter-supplied name as filed: FERNO-WASHINGTON, INC..
- Total reports
- 1,329
- Deaths
- 12
- Injuries
- 276
- Malfunctions
- 959
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.
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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
- 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
- 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.
- 2015-08-25TerminatedProcess control
Wheel caster set screw for Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher. Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.
The firm discovered an improperly installed set screw in one caster arm assembly on a unit in production. The screw assists in preventing the bearing cup on the caster assembly from backing out of the caster arm during use.
- 2015-01-16TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components
Ferno Model 35X PROFlexx Stretchers, one unit per package
The wheel castor assemblies may be loosening on the stretchers.
- 2008-09-30TerminatedDevice Design
Ferno Model 35X PROFlexX Ambulance Stretcher, Model #'s: 35X; 35XST; 35XIT. The Ferno Model 35-X PROFlexx ambulance stretcher is used to transport a patient during rescue or emergency situations as well as a means to transport patients for general medical purposes.
The Ferno Model 35-X PROFlexx legs could experience metal fatigue and possibly fracture after one to two years of use based on the usage and method of operation.
- 2008-09-11TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components
Model 35A Series Mobile Transporters is an ambulance stretcher for patient transport.
A component defect was found in corner castings of the firm's wheeled ambulance stretchers. Some corner castings on the stretchers were found to be over-sized. Using an over-sized cone-shaped hole corner casting with an improperly seated shank pin could put undue stress on the top screw, possibly causing the screw securing a wheel to become loose or break and the wheel to detach from the stretcher
- 2005-11-26TerminatedOther
PROFlex Transporter, Model numbers 35PST. The catalog number for the model 35PST is PT3565.
The firm received complaints of the stretchers folding. A fold is when the stretcher lowers on its own to either the next position, or any of the other seven postions of the stretcher.
- 2005-11-26TerminatedOther
PROFlex Transporter, Model number 35P. The catalog number for the model 35P is PT3550.
The firm received complaints of the stretchers folding. A fold is when the stretcher lowers on its own to either the next position, or any of the other seven postions of the stretcher.
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