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Prime Zoom Stretcher Electric: medical device reports filed with FDA
397 reports name it, 2011–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Stryker Medical-Kalamazoo. Product code INK.
- 397
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 26 a year
- 14
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 45 in the 12 months before
- 94.5%
- classified as malfunction
- 95.3% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 397 reports that name the brand "Prime Zoom Stretcher Electric" (stretcher wheeled powered), received between March 2011 and July 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Stryker Medical-Kalamazoo. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
14 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 69% from 45 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (94.5%), injury (5.3%) and other (0.3%); across all stretcher, wheeled, powered reports (product code INK) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 95.3%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are electrical /electronic property problem (12.1%), intermittent loss of power (10.1%) and mechanical jam (9.8%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, pain and injury. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 4,228 reports carrying product code INK. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem | 48 | 12.1% | 2.8% |
| Intermittent loss of power | 40 | 10.1% | 3.4% |
| Mechanical jam | 39 | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| Unintended system motionthe device moved when it should not have | 38 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 36 | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Grounding malfunction | 32 | 8.1% | 2.1% |
| Breakthe device broke | 31 | 7.8% | 17.7% |
| Device slipped | 22 | 5.5% | 14.6% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 17 | 4.3% | 7.3% |
| Sharp edges | 17 | 4.3% | 0.8% |
| Unintended movement | 11 | 2.8% | 1% |
| Positioning failure | 9 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Sticking | 9 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 8 | 2% | 2.6% |
| Scratched material | 8 | 2% | 3.9% |
| Device inoperablethe device could not be used | 7 | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Device stops intermittentlythe device stopped now and then | 6 | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Incorrect measurementthe device measured wrongly | 6 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Positioning problem | 6 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Device fell | 5 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 67 | 16.9% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 9 | 2.3% |
| Injurya physical injury | 5 | 1.3% |
| Electric shockan electric shock | 4 | 1% |
| Bruise/contusion | 3 | 0.8% |
| Laceration(s) | 3 | 0.8% |
| Muscle/tendon damage | 3 | 0.8% |
| Exposure to body fluids | 2 | 0.5% |
| Falla fall | 2 | 0.5% |
| Concussionconcussion | 1 | 0.3% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 1 | 0.3% |
| Joint dislocationa dislocated joint | 1 | 0.3% |
| Shockshock, a collapse of the circulation | 1 | 0.3% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Prime Zoom Stretcher Electric | Product code INK | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 397 | 4,228 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 9.4% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 5.3% | 3.1% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 94.5% | 95.3% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 97.2% | 96.8% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code INK
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Pro Ambulance Cot | 3,615 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Sm304 M-Series W/Zoom | 1,137 | 0 | 0% |
| Prime Zoom Stretcher30inlitter | 209 | 14 | 0% |
| Prime Zoom Stretcher 30 Litter | 190 | 0 | 0% |
| Mx-Pro R-3 Ambulance Cot | 994 | 4 | 1.5% |
| Ez-Pro R4 Ambul Cot | 301 | 0 | 0% |
| Performance Pro Ambulance Cot | 194 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Sm204 M-Series W/Big Wheel | 2,796 | 7 | 0% |
| Transtar | 179 | 0 | 0% |
| St104 Transport | 434 | 4 | 0% |
| Sm104 Mseries W5th Whl | 874 | 0 | 0% |
| Gps Stretcher | 215 | 0 | 0% |
| Sm104 M-Series W/5th Wheel | 985 | 0 | 0% |
| Stretcher | 248 | 7 | 0% |
| Zoom Critical Care Bed | 998 | 0 | 0.1% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Prime Zoom Stretcher Electric reports
How many FDA reports name Prime Zoom Stretcher Electric?
397 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 14 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (94.5%), injury (5.3%) and other (0.3%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
electrical /electronic property problem (12.1%), intermittent loss of power (10.1%), mechanical jam (9.8%), unintended system motion (9.6%) and device operates differently than expected (9.1%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (97.2%) and voluntary reports (2.8%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Prime Zoom Stretcher Electric was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.