Maquet recalls VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with potential for cracked light heads that could drop particles into surgical fields, risking patient infection. Affected units include specific model and serial numbers.
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 because the light head forks might crack during use, which could cause particles to fall into the surgical field and lead to patient infections. This is a serious risk for surgical procedures where the lights are used.
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.
Surgical teams using the Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with the specific model and serial numbers listed are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these lights could face infection risks if particles enter the surgical field.
Check for the model VST60SF AIM and serial numbers starting with 500000 or 500001 on the product. The product code ARDVST229000A is also associated with this recall.
Verify the model number VST60SF AIM and serial numbers starting with 500000 or 500001 to confirm if your light is affected.
The coating on the light head forks may crack, posing a risk of particles falling into the surgical field during surgery and potentially causing patient infections.
Check the model number and serial numbers to see if your light is affected. If it is, contact Maquet for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix, so no action is required beyond checking if your product is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1857-2019 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1857-2019 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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