Maquet recalls VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights (model VST60SF) due to potential light head coating cracks that could cause surgical field 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 that may have coating cracks on the light head. This could cause particles to fall into the surgical field during surgery, potentially leading to patient infections.
The coating on the light head forks might crack, allowing small particles to fall into the surgical field. These particles could then cause infections in patients during surgery.
Surgical teams using the VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights (model VST6:0SF) with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these lights could face infection risks.
Check for the model VST60SF with serial numbers 500007, 500008, 500010, 500011, or 500012. The product code is ARDVST229034A.
Inspect the light head forks for cracks in the coating.
Reach out to Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC for further assistance.
The coating on the light head forks may crack, causing particles to fall into the surgical field and potentially leading to patient infections.
The affected model is VST60SF with serial numbers 500007, 500008, 500010, 500011, and 500012.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, checking for cracks and contacting the manufacturer is recommended.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1861-2019 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1861-2019 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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