Stryker Chromophare Surgical Light System Recall: Stability Risk
Stryker recalls Chromophare Surgical Light Systems with insufficient mounting force causing stability issues. Affected units may tip over during surgery.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Due to insufficient mounting force the stability of surgical light system cannot be guaranteed.
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What happened, in plain English
Stryker is recalling Chromophare Surgical Light Systems that may tip over due to unstable mounting. This poses a risk of injury during surgical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/56175-stryker-chromophare-surgical-light-system-recall-stability-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/56175-stryker-chromophare-surgical-light-system-recall-stability-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1506-2024
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“Stryker Chromophare Surgical Light System Recall: Stability Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/56175-stryker-chromophare-surgical-light-system-recall-stability-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1506-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1506-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The surgical light system may become unstable due to insufficient mounting force. If not properly secured, it could tip over during use, potentially causing injury to patients or staff.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams using the Chromophare Surgical Light System with serial number 03857056 or UDI 07613327296167 are affected. Surgeons and surgical staff are most at risk during procedures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for serial number 03857056 or Unique Device Identifier (UDI) 07613327296167 on the product. The recall applies to specific models sold with these identifiers.
- Brand
Stryker- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Mounting Stability
Ensure the light system is securely mounted to prevent tipping during use.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if my light tips over?
If the light tips over, stop using it immediately and contact Stryker for assistance.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1506-2024 (February 8, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1506-2024 to see it in context.
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