FDA Recall Terminated

Berchtold Chromophare F300 Exam Light CHROMOPHARE examination lights are medical lights used for local illumination of the patients' body so that illnesses, injuries and disabilities can be diagnosed and treated

Recall: Z-2248-2017 · Initiated April 21, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2248-2017
Event Number
77261
Firm
Stryker Communications
FEI Number
3002975342
Product Code
KZF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
April 21, 2017
Terminated
September 20, 2017
Address
1410 Lakeside Pkwy, Ste 100, Flower Mound, TX, 75028-4026

Description

Berchtold Chromophare F300 Exam Light CHROMOPHARE examination lights are medical lights used for local illumination of the patients' body so that illnesses, injuries and disabilities can be diagnosed and treated

Reason

The exam light may have a tolerance issue with the adapter assembly, which could potentially not allow the snap ring to be seated correctly. If this is the case, there could be insufficient mount force that may cause the equipment to fall, resulting in serious injury.

Action

Stryker Communications sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to all affected customers. A Stryker Representative will contact their facility to schedule a service visit. to replace the adapter assembly to resolve the tolerance issue affected units. Customers with questions were instructed to Stryker Technical Support at 800-243-5135 or [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 972-834-8656.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US and Canada

Quantity

57 units