FDA-Device2026-10-21Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT

Ferno-Washington Power F2 Powered Fastening System recalled for firmware-related loss of powered functionality

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What this means

A firmware issue in certain Ferno-Washington Power F2 Powered Fastening Systems can cause the device to intermittently lose or reduce its powered functionality when used with compatible Power X2 stretchers. Affected devices may stop operating in powered mode or perform at reduced power, which could delay or interrupt patient transport.

Check if your Power F2 system serial number is on the FDA recall list
Contact Ferno-Washington for a firmware update or replacement
Do not rely on powered mode until the system is updated or replaced
Have a manual or backup transport plan ready

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The agency's original wording

Hazard

Firmware issue may result in intermittent loss or degradation of powered functionality when paired with compatible stretcher. The issue may lead to the system not operating in powered mode, or exhibiting reduced powered performance. Issue may result in interruption or delay in patient transport.

Intended for

Adults

Illnesses reported

None reported

Sold states

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Netherlands and Poland.

Affected count

319

Manufactured in

70 Weil Way, Wilmington, OH, United States

Products

Power F2 Powered Fastening System, Power F2, Item No. 0567093 used with Power X2 Stretchers, Power X2, Item No. 0015816 and PowerX2 Premium, Item No. 0015821

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0145-2027

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