Berchtold Chromophare Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System — Class II medical device recall Z-1602-2020
Terminated recall by Stryker Communications, reported 2020-04-08, distributed nationwide. The firm has become aware that there is a likelihood that a missing snap ring or spanner nut may result in an
| Recall number | Z-1602-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-10-11 |
| Classified | 2020-03-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-04-08 |
| Terminated | 2022-10-18 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 1,415 surgical |
| Model numbers | CH13000000 |
Product
Berchtold Chromophare Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System, Catalog #CH13000000
Reason for recall
The firm has become aware that there is a likelihood that a missing snap ring or spanner nut may result in an insufficient mount force that causes the surgical light to fall. If the suspension of the surgical light falls, it may potentially cause serious injuries to Health Care Providers and/or patients.
Machine access
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