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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 23, 2014

BAM (SHAPE) ARM, LEFT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and positioning equipment in operating rooms and patient care areas. The product comes as component of kit part number 0682000976, and the Arm part number in the kit is P17087. The kit, when assembled, supports a flat-panel video monitor that is attached to one of two types of Stryker Communications boom systems, EDS or FLEXiS.

During the use of the SHAPE Arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the SHAPE Arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.

Recall #
Z-2055-2014
Affected scope
953 SHAPE Arms of all types
Initiated
March 17, 2014
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Stryker Communications recalled BAM (SHAPE) ARM, LEFT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head … - a moderate-severity action.

BAM (SHAPE) ARM, LEFT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head … was recalled by Stryker Communications in July 23, 2014. Reason: During the use of the SHAPE Arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the SHAPE Arm if …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2055-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Communications issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During the use of the SHAPE Arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the SHAPE Arm if ….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
July 23, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2055-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2055-2014) was formally reported on July 23, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 17, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Communications is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Flower Mound, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 953 SHAPE Arms of all types.

The documented reason for this recall is: During the use of the SHAPE Arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the SHAPE Arm if the lock washer and screw are not present. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, China, Philippines, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Brazil, and Australia. 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

953 SHAPE Arms of all types

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

BAM (SHAPE) ARM, LEFT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and positioning equipment in operating rooms and patient care areas. The product comes as component of kit part number 0682000976, and the Arm part number in the kit is P17087. The kit, when assembled, supports a flat-panel video monitor that is attached to one of two types of Stryker Communications boom systems, EDS or FLEXiS.

Reason for recall

During the use of the SHAPE Arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the SHAPE Arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.

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 Terminated
Recall number Z-2055-2014
Date reported July 23, 2014
Date initiated March 17, 2014
Recalling firm Stryker Communications
Firm location Flower Mound, TX
Affected scope 953 SHAPE Arms of all types
Distribution Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, China, Philippines, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Brazil, and Australia

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BAM (SHAPE) ARM, LEFT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and positioning equipment in operating rooms and patient care areas. The product comes as component of kit part number 0682000976, and the Arm part number in the kit is P17087. The kit, when assembled, supports a flat-panel video monitor that is attached to one of two types of Stryker Communications boom systems, EDS or FLEXiS.. Recalled by Stryker Communications. Units affected: 953 SHAPE Arms of all types.
Why was this product recalled?
During the use of the SHAPE Arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the SHAPE Arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 23, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2055-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, China, Philippines, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Brazil, and Australia.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2055-2014) 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 July 23, 2014. 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.