Stryker recalls Berchtold Chromophare Dual Monitor Carrier Arms with possible insufficient welds. Affected units have specific serial numbers in the US and Canada. Stop using immediately to prevent potential failure.
The mounts on the monitor may have an insufficient (missing or incomplete) weld.
Stryker is recalling Berchtold Chromophare Dual Monitor Carrier Arms due to a possible insufficient weld in the mounts. This could lead to the monitor arm failing and causing injury if the monitor falls.
The monitor mounts may have missing or incomplete welds, which could cause the arm to fail under normal use. If the monitor falls, it might cause injury to people nearby.
Surgical staff and healthcare facilities using the Berchtold Chromophare Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System are most at risk. The recall affects specific serial numbers in the US and Canada.
Check for the Berchtold Chromophare Dual Monitor Carrier Arm or Dual Flat Panel. Affected units have serial numbers from DFP-075-0307-0001 to DFP-075-1014-0230 in the US and Canada, and 6145060-O11628 to 6176090-V14102 internationally.
Identify if your unit has serial numbers in the specified ranges for the US, Canada, or international markets.
The recall is due to a possible insufficient weld in the monitor mounts, which could cause the arm to fail and lead to injury if the monitor falls.
Check the serial numbers on your unit. Affected units have specific serial number ranges in the US, Canada, and internationally.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Stryker Communications for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0692-2018 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-0692-2018 from Stryker. 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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