Stryker Stair-PRO
Stryker · Model Stair-PRO
Patient Stair Transport Stretcher With its Stair-TREAD system, this chair enables caregivers to transport a patient down stairs without lifting.
Key tips
- ·Casters and the wheel-lock brake take the most day-to-day wear - check both every PM, not just on complaint.
- ·A cracked weld or loose frame joint is a safety-critical finding - pull the unit from service until it's repaired.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Brake / wheel-lock failure
HighSymptoms: Won't hold position, rolls when locked.
Root cause: Brake pad wear or linkage failure.
Caster / wheel wear
MediumSymptoms: Hard to push straight, wobbles or drags.
Root cause: Bearing wear or a flat-spotted wheel.
Frame / weld fatigue
HighSymptoms: Visible crack or looseness at a joint.
Root cause: Repeated load cycling.
Upholstery / surface tear
MediumSymptoms: Torn or cracked cover, exposed padding.
Root cause: Cleaning-chemical and UV degradation, routine wear.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Caster wheel assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Brake / wheel-lock mechanism
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Upholstery / seat or surface cover
Consumable - replace on visible wear or tear.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
Frame hardware (bolts, pins, bushings)
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caster wheel assembly | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Brake / wheel-lock mechanism | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Upholstery / seat or surface cover Consumable - replace on visible wear or tear. | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| Frame hardware (bolts, pins, bushings) | Major service part | $ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Caster / wheel and brake function check
- ·Frame, weld, and mounting-hardware inspection
- ·Upholstery / surface condition check
- ·Annual full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Caster / wheel wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically hard to push straight, wobbles or drags.
- Check the most likely cause first: bearing wear or a flat-spotted wheel.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the caster wheel assembly per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Brake / wheel-lock failure
- Confirm the presentation - typically won't hold position, rolls when locked.
- Check the most likely cause first: brake pad wear or linkage failure.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the brake / wheel-lock mechanism per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Ambulance / transport vehicles
- Emergency Department
- Inter-facility transport teams
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Neurovascular devices did not meet the minimum sample size required for endotoxin testing during manufacturing processes and are out of compliance with the AAMI ST72 standard, so these devices may exceed the acceptable limits of endotoxin levels; high levels of endotoxins may increase the risk of fever, shock and aseptic meningitis.
- RECALL
The microcatheter IFU contains an intended use that has not been evaluated by the FDA.
- RECALL
Base leg assembly may bend and result in difficulty engaging/disengaging from fastener, difficulty loading/unloading from ambulance, difficulty raising or lowering the cot, cot tip, or erratic or unintended motion.
- RECALL
Transport Cot has insufficient volume of epoxy to assemblies installed in the head section and foot sectioning system may result in separation of head end or foot end from the cot and result in unexpected disengagement while loading/unloading or transport.
- RECALL
Cot may experience unintended motion due to damaged cables. Potential risk of soft tissue injury to patients such as scrapes or bruises resulting from the cot lowering faster than expected.
- RECALL
Ambulance Cots may not meet crash test standard BS EN 1789
- RECALL
Laser etching which indicates whether the device is in compression or distraction mode appears to be on the wrong side of the lever arm
- RECALL
Stryker Neurovascular has become aware that some 3-Pack Stroke Fast Packs were manufactured using a carton sleeve where the pre-printed contents on the back of the sleeve did not match the physical contents of the pack.
- RECALL
Complaints of smoke coming from the foot end of the cot. This reportedly occurred when either the battery was placed into the cot or shortly after placing the battery into the cot. In addition to the alleged smoking, one of the reports had also noted that when the user attempted to lower the cot (prior to the alleged smoking) the device went into high speed retract and then a few moments later i
- RECALL
The Foot Rest Kit may have the wrong pivot spacers making the joint more susceptible to relaxation and prone to fatigue. There is a moderate risk of injury to the patient should the handles become detached during use.
- RECALL
Device will not able to assign the correct time/date stamp for saved filed after December 31, 2009. On Jan 1, 2010, the device system date for all SDC Pro 2 units will re-start from 1 Oct 2001 and begin incrementing from that point onwards. The system date will be incorrect and users will not be able to correct this issue. Problem will not affect how pictures or videos are captured using SDC Pro
- RECALL
The front of the handle may become detached from the chair, which could result in a patient fall or an operator injury.
- RECALL
Handle could come off. The bolts may back out over time, resulting in a risk of dropping the patient and/or injury to transport personnel, a delay in medical treatment, or a delay in evacuation.
- RECALL
The head section wheel assembly may flex outward from the cot because the head section wheel bolts, which hold the assembly upright, may back out.
- RECALL
Locking pins may be installed backward, and cot may drop from highest to lowest position when the users are not prepared for the drop.
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