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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2015-RN-01123-1
Product Name/Description	Two and three stage I.V. Poles (used as an optional accessory to a stretcher) 30” I.V. Pole, 2 Stage HE, PR Catalogue Number: 1105035368 Serial Number: 1403030970 26” I.V. Pole, 2 Stage HL Catalogue Number: 1105035638 Serial Number: 1402030027 Used on the following devices: Stretcher models: 1105, 1105E, 1105X, 1105XE, 1115, 1115E, 1115X, 115XE, 1125E, 1125X and 1125XE ARTG Number: 167691
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	17/11/2015
Responsible Entity	Stryker Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	It has been reported that some I.V. poles were retracting / lowering from an extended position to a low height unexpectedly. The I.V. latch housing has been identified as non-conforming, which has resulted in the suspended I.V. pole retracting.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Stryker is advising users to identify any of the stretcher models listed on which there may be an affected I.V. pole and place the pole at the lowest position. Stryker are supplying a sticker to be placed on the I.V. pole until the affected poles can be repaired. This action has been closed-out on 05/09/2016.
Contact Information	1800 803 601 - Stryker