Maquet recalls VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with model VLT600SF AIM STP due to potential cracking of light head forks that could cause surgical site infections. Affected units have specific 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 with model VLT600SF AIM STP because the light head forks might crack during use, risking surgical site infections. This is a serious safety issue for patients undergoing surgery.
The light head forks on these surgical lights may crack during use, causing small particles to fall into the surgical field. This could lead to infections in patients during surgery if the particles enter the surgical site.
Surgical teams using the Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with model VLT600SF AIM STP and serial numbers 21001 or 21002 are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these lights could face infection.
Check for the model number VLT600SF AIM STP and serial numbers 21001 or 21002 on the light. These specific units are affected by the recall.
Inspect the light head forks for cracks; if present, stop using the light immediately.
Reach out to Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LLC for specific instructions on how to handle affected units.
The light head forks on these surgical lights may crack during use, posing a risk of particles falling into the surgical field and causing patient infections.
The affected model is VLT600SF AIM STP with serial numbers 21001 or 21002.
Check for the model number VLT600SF AIM STP and serial numbers 21001 or 21002 on the light.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1852-2019 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1852-2019 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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