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Industry Update: Stryker Announces End-of-Service for LUCAS 2 Chest Compression Systems
Industry Update: Stryker Announces End-of-Service for LUCAS 2 Chest Compression Systems
Stryker has officially announced the upcoming obsolescence of their LUCAS 2 Chest Compression Systems, impacting all models from version 2.0 through 2.2. The manufacturer confirmed essential replacement parts for LUCAS 2 devices have become unavailable, making ongoing service and repair impossible.
What You Need to Know
The affected models:- LUCAS 2.0 and LUCAS 2.1 (Serial numbers 30080002 – 30149937)
- LUCAS 2.2 (Serial numbers 3014A001 – 3018L431)
What This Means for Your EMS Organization
As of these dates, your LUCAS 2 devices will no longer receive manufacturer-approved support, making them potentially unreliable or unsafe for continued emergency use. Relying on equipment without official service support can create significant liability and compromise patient safety during critical emergencies.How Master Medical Equipment Can Help
We commit to providing reliable, high-quality CPR solutions for your team and your patients. Although Stryker’s LUCAS 2 series enters obsolescence and end-of-service, we’re offering a simple, seamless trade-in program to help organizations like you upgrade to a new, actively supported device.- Receive trade-in credit for your legacy LUCAS 2.0, 2.1, or 2.2 units.
- Upgrade to the advanced Defibtech ARM XR, a top-performing automatic chest compression system, with service contracts through ReNew Biomedical.
Trade-in and Upgrade Options
The ARM XR is comparable to the Lucas 2 device in all specs, and even offers several upgrades such as:- 33% longer battery life
- Quicker deployment times, switching from manual to mechanical without missing a beat
- Higher chest size for greater patient compatibility
- Backboard designed to work with leading stretcher brands such as Stryker and Ferno
- Service contracts, extended support for parts and accessories
- Cost savings, both immediately and over the ownership term