FDA Recall Open, Classified

The Stryker CranialMask Tracker is a single-use device consisting of a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) with 31 infrared (IR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as well as an electronics control unit for the LEDs which includes its own battery power supply. The measured LED positions can be used in one of three different modes of operation: Patient tracking, Registration using surface matching, and Automatic intra-operative mask registration.

Recall: Z-0963-2026 · Initiated November 12, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0963-2026
Event Number
97988
Firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
HAW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
November 12, 2025
Posted
December 19, 2025
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2006

Description

The Stryker CranialMask Tracker is a single-use device consisting of a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) with 31 infrared (IR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as well as an electronics control unit for the LEDs which includes its own battery power supply. The measured LED positions can be used in one of three different modes of operation: Patient tracking, Registration using surface matching, and Automatic intra-operative mask registration.

Reason

When the device is activated during surgery, the device software issues an error message "Instrument Face Mask (6001385000000) is not valid for this application" resulting in an inability to use the device.

Action

On November 12, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware or organizations who have consigned product. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the recalled devices identified in the affected product list in Table 1. Impacted product should be discarded at the facility. 4. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form with quantity of devices discarded and email to [email protected]. 5. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea.

Quantity

320 units