Steris recalls sterile light handle covers LB44 (lot numbers 9943616-9959651A) that may detach during surgery, risking patient injury. Stop using if you have these covers.
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 sterile light handle covers LB44 that can detach during surgery, potentially causing patient injuries. This affects surgical lighting systems used in hospitals and clinics. The recall is due to a risk of the cover falling off, which could compromise the sterile field. Patients and staff should stop using these covers immediately.
The light handle covers may detach and fall off during surgical procedures. This could disrupt the sterile field, leading to potential patient injuries. The hazard occurs because the covers are designed to be sterilized but may not stay securely attached during use.
Surgical staff and patients using Steris lighting systems with the recalled LB44 covers. Those most at risk are individuals in operating rooms where the covers are used during procedures.
Check for Steris Sterile Light handle Cover LB44 with lot numbers 9943616, 9943616A, 9943617, 9943617A, 9943619, 9943619A, 9943620, 9943620A, 9959650, 9959650A, or 9959651A. These covers are used with Steris surgical lighting systems.
Immediately stop using Steris Sterile Light handle Cover LB44 if you have it, as it may detach during surgery.
The covers may detach and fall off during use, which could disrupt the sterile field and lead to patient injuries.
Lot numbers 9943616, 9943616A, 9943617, 9943617A, 9943619, 9943619A, 9943620, 9943620A, 9959650, 9959650A, and 9959651A.
Check the lot number on the Steris Sterile Light handle Cover LB44 packaging. Affected lot numbers are listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Steris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1476-2023 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-1476-2023 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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