Maquet recalls VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with potential cracked light head forks that could drop particles into surgical fields, risking patient infection. 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 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 serial numbers of the lights.
The coating on the light head forks may crack, allowing small particles to fall into the surgical field during procedures. If these particles enter the surgical site, they could cause infections in patients.
Surgical staff and hospitals that own the VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights with serial numbers 500003 through 500013. Patients are at risk if the lights crack during surgery and particles enter the surgical field.
Check if your VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light has serial numbers 500003 to 500013. The product code is ARDVST229036A and model is VST66SF.
Look for serial numbers 500003 through 500013 on the light's label.
The coating on the light head forks may crack, causing particles to fall into the surgical field and potentially infect patients.
Check if your light has serial numbers 500003 through 500013. If it does, contact Maquet for instructions.
The recall states a risk of infection, not serious injury. The danger level is low risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1863-2019 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1863-2019 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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