Getinge recalls ALM XTEN Surgical Lights with potential spring arm cracks that could cause light heads to separate during use. Affected units have specific part and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Getinge has received complaints concerning the X TEN Surgical Lights whose spring arms have broken, causing light heads to separate from the assembly. The issue relates to cracking of the spring arms at the weld seams that has the potential to develop into breaks with heavy use and aging of the equipment.
Getinge is recalling ALM XTEN Surgical Lights because their spring arms can crack over time, potentially causing the light heads to separate from the assembly. This could lead to the light no longer functioning properly during surgery or examinations.
The spring arms in these lights can crack at the weld seams due to heavy use and aging of the equipment. If the spring arms break, the light heads may separate from the assembly, causing the light to stop working during critical procedures.
Surgical staff and healthcare facilities that use the ALM XTEN Surgical Lights are most at risk. The issue affects specific units with the listed part numbers and serial numbers.
Check if your ALM XTEN Surgical Light has part numbers ARD567801093 or ARD567801094, or serial numbers listed in the provided range (e.g., ON000104 through ON098391).
Verify if your light has part numbers ARD567801093 or ARD567801094, or serial numbers in the specified range.
Reach out to Getinge directly to confirm if your specific unit is affected and to get instructions for next steps.
Getinge has received complaints that the spring arms in these lights can crack at the weld seams, potentially causing the light heads to separate from the assembly.
Check if your ALM XTEN Surgical Light has part numbers ARD567801093 or ARD587801094, or serial numbers in the provided list (e.g., ON000104 through ON098391).
Contact Getinge directly to confirm if your unit is affected and to get instructions for next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Getinge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1927-2018 — Getinge Getinge Hello, I own a Getinge that is covered by recall Z-1927-2018 from Getinge. 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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