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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 31, 2021

S-Series Equipment Management System; Model Number(s):0682400550; UDI: 07613327400502 Components that are affected within the S-Series Finished Good Model Number o P38198 - ASM, MFR CONTROLLER, FIXED STANDARD o P38199 - ASM, MFR CONTROLLER, LIFT STANDARD o P40553 - ASM, MFR HANDLE REPAIR, LIFTING, S-SERIES, STANDARD o P40554 - ASM, MFR HANDLE REPAIR, FIXED, S-SERIES, STANDARD o P46269 - ASSY, MFR CONTROLLER UPGRADE, STANDARD

The manufacturer has become aware that there is a likelihood that the S-Series Equipment Management System Capacitive Touch Controls on the MFRs rotational electrical magnetic bra…

Recall #
Z-1297-2021
Affected scope
1,393 units
Initiated
January 29, 2021
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Stryker Communications recalled S-Series Equipment Management System; Model Number(s):0682400550; UDI: 07613327400502 Co… - a moderate-severity action.

S-Series Equipment Management System; Model Number(s):0682400550; UDI: 07613327400502 Co… was recalled by Stryker Communications in March 31, 2021. Reason: The manufacturer has become aware that there is a likelihood that the S-Series Equipment Management System Ca…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1297-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Communications issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The manufacturer has become aware that there is a likelihood that the S-Series Equipment Management System Ca….

Moderate
severity level
1K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
March 31, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1297-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1297-2021) was formally reported on March 31, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 29, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Stryker Communications is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Flower Mound, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,393 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: The manufacturer has become aware that there is a likelihood that the S-Series Equipment Management System Capacitive Touch Controls on the MFRs rotational electrical magnetic brakes may disengage when an electrocautery… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,393 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

S-Series Equipment Management System; Model Number(s):0682400550; UDI: 07613327400502 Components that are affected within the S-Series Finished Good Model Number o P38198 - ASM, MFR CONTROLLER, FIXED STANDARD o P38199 - ASM, MFR CONTROLLER, LIFT STANDARD o P40553 - ASM, MFR HANDLE REPAIR, LIFTING, S-SERIES, STANDARD o P40554 - ASM, MFR HANDLE REPAIR, FIXED, S-SERIES, STANDARD o P46269 - ASSY, MFR CONTROLLER UPGRADE, STANDARD

Reason for recall

The manufacturer has become aware that there is a likelihood that the S-Series Equipment Management System Capacitive Touch Controls on the MFRs rotational electrical magnetic brakes may disengage when an electrocautery device is in use.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1297-2021
Date reported March 31, 2021
Date initiated January 29, 2021
Recalling firm Stryker Communications
Firm location Flower Mound, TX
Affected scope 1,393 units
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1,393 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
S-Series Equipment Management System; Model Number(s):0682400550; UDI: 07613327400502 Components that are affected within the S-Series Finished Good Model Number o P38198 - ASM, MFR CONTROLLER, FIXED STANDARD o P38199 - ASM, MFR CONTROLLER, LIFT STANDARD o P40553 - ASM, MFR HANDLE REPAIR, LIFTING, S-SERIES, STANDARD o P40554 - ASM, MFR HANDLE REPAIR, FIXED, S-SERIES, STANDARD o P46269 - ASSY, MFR CONTROLLER UPGRADE, STANDARD. Recalled by Stryker Communications. Units affected: 1,393 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The manufacturer has become aware that there is a likelihood that the S-Series Equipment Management System Capacitive Touch Controls on the MFRs rotational electrical magnetic brakes may disengage when an electrocautery device is in use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 31, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1297-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The country of Canada..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1297-2021) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported March 31, 2021. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.