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Medical device recalls 2013

(l) Visum Halogen Surgical Light, (2) Visum LED Surgical Light, (3)… — Class II medical device recall Z-0657-2013

Terminated recall by Stryker Communications, Inc., reported 2013-01-16, distributed nationwide. Stryker has become aware that there is a low likelihood of incomplete engagement of the Spring Arm Circlip dur

Recall numberZ-0657-2013
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmStryker Communications, Inc., Flower Mound, TX, United States
Recall initiated2012-09-25
Classified2013-01-09
Reported by FDA2013-01-16
Terminated2013-04-22
DistributedNationwide (US)
Countries outside the USAU, BR, CA, ES, FR, GB, HK, IN, JP, KR, MX, NL, NZ, PH, SG, TW

Product

(l) Visum Halogen Surgical Light, (2) Visum LED Surgical Light, (3) Stryker Flat Panel and Navigation Arm The Spring Arm Circlip is part of the Stryker Spring Arm used in multiple configurations as a component of the (1)Visum Halogen Surgical Light, (2)Visum LED Surgical Light, and (3)Stryker Flat Panel and Navigation Arm. The Spring Arm that is subject to this field action suspends loads, is a conduit for power/data, and facilitates multi-directional movement. The Spring Arms that have been identified within scope are replacement parts that have potentially been serviced incorrectly.

Reason for recall

Stryker has become aware that there is a low likelihood of incomplete engagement of the Spring Arm Circlip during service or replacement of the Spring Arm. If the Spring Arm Circlip is not fully seated, the Spring Arm could separate and fall along with the surgical lights or monitors mounted to the end of the Spring Arm. To date, there have been no serious injuries reported from the incomplete e

Machine access

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