Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 18, 2018
The manufacturer received complaints indicating that the device's central handle holder detaches easily from the handle holder ring on the light head during clinical use. In the e…
Getinge US Sales LLC recalled VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light; Model numbers VLT600 SF AIM STP, VLT600 DF AIM STP, Ref. … - a moderate-severity action.
VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light; Model numbers VLT600 SF AIM STP, VLT600 DF AIM STP, Ref. … was recalled by Getinge US Sales LLC in April 18, 2018. Reason: The manufacturer received complaints indicating that the device's central handle holder detaches easily from …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1349-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Getinge US Sales LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The manufacturer received complaints indicating that the device's central handle holder detaches easily from ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1349-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1349-2018) was formally reported on April 18, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 7, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Getinge US Sales LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 5214.
The documented reason for this recall is: The manufacturer received complaints indicating that the device's central handle holder detaches easily from the handle holder ring on the light head during clinical use. In the event of such detachment, particles from … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IA, KS, KY, ME, MO, NE, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WA; and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Cana…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5214
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light; Model numbers VLT600 SF AIM STP, VLT600 DF AIM STP, Ref. codes ARD568811901, ARD568811911 ARD568811951, ARD568811961 The device is designed to illuminate the body of a patient during surgical operations, diagnostics and treatment. These surgical lights may be installed in surgical suites, examining rooms, doctors' surgeries and outpatient consultations.
The manufacturer received complaints indicating that the device's central handle holder detaches easily from the handle holder ring on the light head during clinical use. In the event of such detachment, particles from the handle holder ring could fall into the sterile field during a procedure.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1349-2018 |
| Date reported | April 18, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 7, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Getinge US Sales LLC |
| Firm location | Wayne, NJ |
| Affected scope | 5214 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IA, KS, KY, ME, MO, NE, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WA; and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Co… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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