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LUCAS 99576Recalls & reported problems

Jolife AB · LUCAS 3, 3.1, IN SHIPPING BOX, EN · Class 2

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Quick summary

This LUCAS chest compression device performs automated chest compressions. Many of the 125 reports describe the device alarming and pausing during use, or buttons that stopped working. The reports include 9 deaths and 12 injuries. Reports rose to 98 in the last 12 months from 5 in the previous 12. There are 2 open recalls, over undocumented service records and demonstration units given to a customer.

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Adverse event reports
99
Deaths reported
9
Injuries reported
12
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 99 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00883873834329), received between Aug 15, 2019 and May 22, 2026 — classified as 9 deaths, 12 injuries, 78 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (49 reports).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 4 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 5 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 2 reportsNov 2025: 4 reportsDec 2025: 17 reportsJan 2026: 17 reportsFeb 2026: 14 reportsMar 2026: 18 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 2 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202618
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Apr 13, 2026Open, Classified

    Due to a subset of chest compression systems/devices where the service performed on the systems were not appropriately documented (The documents for the service performed to justify the passing results were not include in the service records).

    Z-2161-2026 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗

  2. May 21, 2025Open, Classified

    Due to demonstration units of chest compression system being provided to a customer which may potentially be utilized for clinical use.

    Z-1998-2025 · Root cause: Employee error · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem49
  • Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working21
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem15
  • Mechanical Jam9
  • Failure to Power Up4
  • Mechanical Problem3
  • Use of Device Problem3
  • Sharp Edges2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions81
  • Cardiac Arrest8
  • Bone Fracture(s)3
  • Skin Tears3
  • Cardiac Perforation2
  • Death2
  • Liver Laceration(s)2
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 99 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    The customer contacted Stryker to report that their device would stop compressions. In this state, a delay in cardiopulmonary resuscitation may occur. If a device malfunctions, the device operating instructions indicate that the user is to remove the device and immediately start manual chest compressions.There was no patient use associated with the reported event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25262877 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working

    A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THE CONTROL PANELS WERE UNRESPONSIVE. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE DOES MALFUNCTION, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO PERFORM MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25162659 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Mechanical Jam

    A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT PROVIDE COMPRESSIONS WHEN ATTEMPTED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24740461 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24715425 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE IT WAS RUNNING. AS A RESULT, THE DEVICE MAY BE UNABLE TO BE USED FOR AUTOMATIC CPR, IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24707127 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED DURING INTERVENTION ON A PATIENT. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AUTOMATED CHEST COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24685622 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. DURING EVALUATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CONTROLS OF THE DEVICE WERE UNRESPONSIVE. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE DOES MALFUNCTION, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO PERFORM MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED TO THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24678219 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24674288 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AUTOMATED CHEST COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24672613 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF HARM TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24662836 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE STOPPED COMPRESSIONS DURING PATIENT CARE. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE DOES MALFUNCTION, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO PERFORM MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THIS ISSUE IS PATIENT RELATED; HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24623952 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE CUSTOMER'S DEVICE, STRYKER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE CONTROLS WERE UNRESPONSIVE. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24616811 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working

    A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO START BUTTON PRESS. AS A RESULT, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE DOES MALFUNCTION, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO PERFORM MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24616802 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AUTOMATED CHEST COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24558131 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE CONTROLS WERE UNRESPONSIVE. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24519208 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED DURING USE. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AUTOMATED CHEST COMPRESSIONS, IF NEEDED. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THIS ISSUE IS PATIENT RELATED; HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24510820 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2026Device Alarm System

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AUTOMATED CHEST COMPRESSIONS, IF NEEDED. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24510576 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED DURING PATIENT USE. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF HARM TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24496098 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THE DEVICE WOULD NOT PROVIDE COMPRESSIONS WHEN ATTEMPTED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24495338 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 2, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE STOPPED WITH COMPRESSIONS DURING INTERVENTION ON A PATIENT. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THIS ISSUE IS PATIENT RELATED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT OUTCOME REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24482270 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24468728 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AUTOMATED CHEST COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24442993 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE ALARMED AND PAUSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION MAY OCCUR. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24427021 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT CONTROLS ON THEIR DEVICE ARE UNRESPONSIVE. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AUTOMATED CHEST COMPRESSIONS. IF A DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS, THE DEVICE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE THAT THE USER IS TO REMOVE THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY START MANUAL CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24399109 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED DOING COMPRESSIONS DURING A PATIENT EVENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24386042 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.