Maquet recalls VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with potential for cracked light heads to fall 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, causing particles to fall into the surgical field and potentially infect patients. This recall affects specific model and serial numbers.
The coating on the light head forks of the VOLISTA Surgical Lights can crack, which may cause small particles to fall into the surgical field during procedures. These particles could potentially lead to patient infections if they enter the surgical site.
Surgical teams using the VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with the specific model and serial numbers listed in the recall are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these lights are at risk of infection if particles fall into the surgical field.
Check for the model number VST66SF AIM and serial numbers starting with 500005 to 500028 on the product. The product code ARDVST229002A is also associated with these units.
Identify the model number VST66SF AIM and serial numbers listed in the recall (500005 to 500028) to confirm if your unit is affected.
The coating on the light head forks may crack, causing particles to fall into the surgical field and potentially infect patients during surgery.
Model: VST66SF AIM; Serial numbers: 500005 to 500028 (inclusive).
The recall record does not specify a remedy; affected units should be checked for the model and serial numbers listed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1859-2019 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1859-2019 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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