Stryker recalls Berchtold Chromophare ceiling-mounted surgical lights with catalog #CH13000000 due to risk of falling, potentially causing serious injury to patients or healthcare providers.
The firm has become aware that there is a likelihood that a missing snap ring or spanner nut may result in an insufficient mount force that causes the surgical light to fall. If the suspension of the surgical light falls, it may potentially cause serious injuries to Health Care Providers and/or patients.
Stryker is recalling Berchtold Chromophare ceiling-mounted surgical lights that could fall if the mounting isn't secure enough. This poses a serious risk of injury to healthcare workers or patients during surgery.
A missing snap ring or spanner nut can cause the surgical light to not be mounted securely. If the light falls, it could hit healthcare workers or patients, causing serious injury.
Healthcare providers and patients using the recalled surgical lights during procedures. Those with the specific catalog number CH13000000 and serial numbers between 091316 70016 and 083117-73252 are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number CH13000000 and serial numbers from 091316 70016 to 083117-73252 on the light's label. This product was sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Immediately stop using the surgical light if it is part of the recalled model.
No, the light could fall and cause serious injury. Do not use it until you contact Stryker.
Check the catalog number CH13000000 and serial numbers between 091316 70016 and 083117-73252 on the light's label.
Stop using it immediately and contact Stryker for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1602-2020 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-1602-2020 from Stryker. 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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