Steris Lighting and Visualization Systems — Class II medical device recall Z-1476-2023
Ongoing recall by Steris Corporation, reported 2023-05-10, distributed nationwide. Light handle covers may separate from the light handle (detach and fall off) during use, this could result in
| Recall number | Z-1476-2023 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Steris Corporation, Mentor, OH, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2023-03-17 |
| Classified | 2023-04-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2023-05-10 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CA |
| Quantity | 263,280 covers |
| Reason classes | sterility, device malfunction |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00724995192570 |
| Lot numbers | 9943616, 9943616A, 9943617, 9943617A, 9943619, 9943619A, 9943620, 9943620A, 9959650, 9959650A, 9959651, 9959651A |
| Model numbers | LB44 |
Product
Steris Lighting and Visualization Systems, Sterile Light handle Cover LB44 -Sterilizable consumables (disposable, single use) used to drape the lighthandle of STERIS surgical lighting systems for the purpose of maintaining a sterile surgical environment. REF: LB44
Reason for recall
Light handle covers may separate from the light handle (detach and fall off) during use, this could result in a procedure delay and/or impact the sterile field which could result in an injury to the patient
Machine access
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