Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 3, 2019
Potential that the coating of the light head forks on the VOLISTA Surgical Lights may crack, posing the risk of particles falling into the surgical field during surgery that may …
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc recalled Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229037A Model: VST66DF - a moderate-severity action.
Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229037A Model: VST66DF was recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc in July 3, 2019. Reason: Potential that the coating of the light head forks on the VOLISTA Surgical Lights may crack, posing the risk …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1864-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential that the coating of the light head forks on the VOLISTA Surgical Lights may crack, posing the risk ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1864-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1864-2019) was formally reported on July 3, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 28, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 10 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential that the coating of the light head forks on the VOLISTA Surgical Lights may crack, posing the risk of particles falling into the surgical field during surgery that may result in patient infection Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, ALBANIA GHANA PORTUGAL ARGENTINA HONG KONG ROMANIA AUSTRIA HUNGARY RUSSIA AUSTRALIA INDIA SAUDI ARABIA AZERBAIJAN IRAN SINGAPORE BAHAMAS IRELAND SLOVAKIA BANGLADESH IRAQ SLOVEN…. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
10 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229037A Model: VST66DF
Potential that the coating of the light head forks on the VOLISTA Surgical Lights may crack, posing the risk of particles falling into the surgical field during surgery that may result in patient infection
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1864-2019 |
| Date reported | July 3, 2019 |
| Date initiated | May 28, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc |
| Firm location | Wayne, NJ |
| Affected scope | 10 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, ALBANIA GHANA PORTUGAL ARGENTINA HONG KONG ROMANIA AUSTRIA HUNGARY RUSSIA AUSTRALIA INDIA SAUDI ARABIA AZERBAIJAN IRAN SINGAPORE BAHAMAS IRELAND SLOVAKIA BANGLADESH IRAQ SLOVENIA BELGIUM ISRAEL SO… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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