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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2014-RN-00727-1
Product Name/Description	InTouch Critical Care Bed Item Number: 2156000000 All lots affected ARTG Number: 202755 (cancelled 21 March 2014)
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	4/07/2014
Responsible Entity	Stryker Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Stryker has received complaints from the field regarding InTouch beds, which allege that a caster has broken on the top of the caster stem where the brake rod inserts into the caster. These broken casters are identified when the InTouch beds are hoisted or lifted from the floor during regular maintenance. If more than one caster on a unit is damaged, brake functions may be affected and result in reduced brake holding force. If only one caster on the bed is damaged, brake functionality continues to meet specifications.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	A Stryker representative will perform an onsite inspection to determine if casters are affected. If affected the casters will be replaced. End users are reminded to not use the electronic brake to slow or stop the bed while it is in motion.
Contact Information	1800 803 601 - Stryker South Pacific