Steris recalls surgical light handle covers (LB53) that may detach during procedures, risking patient injury due to compromised sterile field. Affected units include specific lot numbers from 2023.
Light handle covers may separate from the light handle (detach and fall off) during use, this could result in a procedure delay and/or impact the sterile field which could result in an injury to the patient
Steris is recalling surgical light handle covers that can detach during use, potentially causing procedure delays or patient injuries by disrupting the sterile field. This affects medical professionals using these covers in operating rooms.
The light handle covers may separate from the surgical light during use, falling off and breaking the sterile field. This could lead to contamination or injury to the patient during surgery.
Surgical teams and hospitals using Steris surgical light handle covers (model LB53) are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these covers could face injury if the cover detaches.
Check for Steris surgical light handle covers labeled 'LB53' with lot numbers from 9604187 to 9799107A. These covers were sold in 2023 and are used in operating rooms.
Inspect the light handle cover for signs of separation from the surgical light handle.
Replace the cover with a new one that is securely attached to the surgical light handle.
The recalled model is Steris LB53 surgical light handle covers.
Check for lot numbers from 9604187 to 9799107A on the covers, which were sold in 2023.
Yes, if the cover detaches during surgery, it could compromise the sterile field and lead to patient injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Steris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1475-2023 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-1475-2023 from Steris. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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