Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair. The Powered MOV Chair Recalled by Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation Due to Paramed Corporation (d/b/a, Descent Control Systems), a manufacturer...

Date: June 27, 2012
Company: Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 159 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation has 79 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report