Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1185-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Transport Stretcher, and Head and Neck Surgery Stretcher Non-powered stretcher

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 5, 2016

Date Posted: March 23, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1185-2016

Event ID: 73403

Reason for Recall:

The hydraulic jack assemblies (PN: 0753-002-101, 0753-002-070, 0753-002-001, and 0753-002-001) were manufactured using the incorrect oil. The oil used does not contain the same wear resistance additives as the specified oils and therefore its use increases the potential for wear which may cause a leak event or jack drift. Testing was done to evaluate the jacks with incorrect oil and leak events we

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 36

Code Information:

The hydraulic jack assemblies (Part numbers: 0753-002-101, 0753-002-070, 0753-002-001, and 0753-002-001) used as service parts on Stretchers assembled from 8/28/15 - 8/29/15

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in DC and the states of AL, CA, FL, MN, MT, NC, NE, NY, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, and WV.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated