Maquet recalls VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with model VST66DF and specific serial numbers due to risk of cracked light head forks causing surgical site infections. Affected units include serial numbers 500040-500050, 500069.
Potential that the coating of the light head forks on the VOLISTA Surgical Lights may crack, posing the risk of particles falling into the surgical field during surgery that may result in patient infection
Maquet is recalling VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with model VST66DF and specific serial numbers because the light head forks may crack, potentially causing particles to fall into the surgical field and lead to patient infections. This recall affects surgical equipment used in hospitals and clinics.
The coating on the light head forks may crack, allowing small particles to fall into the surgical field during procedures. These particles could then cause infections in patients if they enter the surgical site.
Hospitals and clinics using the VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with model VST66DF and specific serial numbers are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these lights could face infection if particles fall into the surgical field.
Check for the model number VST66DF and serial numbers 500040-500050, 500069 on the device. The product code ARDVST229037A is also associated with this recall.
Verify the model number VST66DF and serial numbers 500040-500050, 500069 to confirm if your device is affected.
The model number is VST66DF.
Serial numbers 500040, 500041, 500042, 500043, 500044, 500045, 500046, 500049, 500050, and 500069.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1864-2019 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1864-2019 from Maquet. 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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