Recall StatusCompleted
Date Initiated2015-11-02
Product Quantity20,713
Reason for Recall
The firm has received 15 complaints over ten years related to the connection of the spring arm to the top horizontal arm of the lighting system that while positioning the light head enabled the spring arm and light head to fall.
Firm Action
TRUMPF sent an " Urgent Field Safety Information" letter dated December 8, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Actions to be taken by the customer:
1. Perform an inspection of the lighting systems (see Appendix 1 for instructions). If any of the symptoms listed below are observed, immediately remove the light from operation and contact your Trumpf Medical Service Representative or designee.
Signs that indicate a possible fall of the spring arm:
The movement of the light and spring arm is difficult for the user,
The lights have stopped being operational, and/or
A gap is noticed between the spring arm and the central axis (see the attached Appendix 1 for an example).
2. Follow the User Manual: No unauthorized servicing of the spring arm is permitted. Snap rings are one use only and replacements must be purchased from your authorized Trumpf Medical partner.
If you have any questions concerning this request or the procedure as outlined, please contact TRUMPF Medical Systems, Inc. at 888-474-9359
Distribution Pattern
USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WY., and Internationally to Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.