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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The PowerLED / X-TEN / VOLISTA Surgical Light Systems are surgical light systems intended to be used to provide visible illumination of the surgical area or the patient. Ceiling surgical light systems typically include one or more arms that are able to rotate 360 degrees around a central axis.

Reported: July 15, 2015 Initiated: May 29, 2015 #Z-1990-2015

Product Description

The PowerLED / X-TEN / VOLISTA Surgical Light Systems are surgical light systems intended to be used to provide visible illumination of the surgical area or the patient. Ceiling surgical light systems typically include one or more arms that are able to rotate 360 degrees around a central axis.

Reason for Recall

Maquet Suspension Arms used with PowerLED/X-TEN/Volista Surgical Light Systems may grind at the junction of the suspension arms which can cause paint chips or particles to fall into the surgical field, when the suspension arms are mounted above the surgical table.

Details

Units Affected
646 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution and to the countries of : Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Iraq, Jordan, Japan, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Greenland, Greece, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirate, United Kingdom, Kenya, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Libya, Mongolia, Martinique, Mexico, Malaysia, Namibia, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Senegal, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Uruguay, Venezuela, Serbia, Yemen, Mayotte and South Africa.
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The PowerLED / X-TEN / VOLISTA Surgical Light Systems are surgical light systems intended to be used to provide visible illumination of the surgical area or the patient. Ceiling surgical light systems typically include one or more arms that are able to rotate 360 degrees around a central axis.. Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc. Units affected: 646 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Maquet Suspension Arms used with PowerLED/X-TEN/Volista Surgical Light Systems may grind at the junction of the suspension arms which can cause paint chips or particles to fall into the surgical field, when the suspension arms are mounted above the surgical table.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 15, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1990-2015.