FDA recall record

Stryker Communications Berchtold Chromophare F528 Surgical Lights recall — FDA Z-2539-2019

The back cover of the light head was insufficiently assembled and could potentially fall off the light.

Class IIclassification
Z-2539-2019official record ID
Sep 18, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2539-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmStryker Communications
Report dateSep 18, 2019
Recall initiation dateMar 22, 2019
Quantity946 lights
LocationFlower Mound, TX, United States

Official product description

Berchtold Chromophare F528 Surgical Lights. Product Usage: The medical lights are for usage in hospital treatment rooms. They provide localized lighting focused on the patient s body for detecting and treating disease, injury, and disability. The surgical lights may only be used in rooms used for medical purposes that have been equipped in accordance with VDE 0100-710 or IEC 60364-7-10 in accordance with the regulations.

Why the product was recalled

The back cover of the light head was insufficiently assembled and could potentially fall off the light.

Distribution information

Distribution was nationwide, including to Puerto Rico. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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