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Steris Lighting and Visualization Systems, Sterile Light Handle Cover (LB53)- Surgical light handle covers, including disposable surgical light handle covers are designed to fit over surgical light handles for sterile surgeon control. REF: LB53

FDA Recall Z-1475-2023 · Posted 2023-04-28

Recalling FirmSteris Corporation
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeFTA
Date Initiated2023-03-17
Product Quantity1,358,520 covers

Reason for Recall

Light handle covers may separate from the light handle (detach and fall off) during use, this could result in a procedure delay and/or impact the sterile field which could result in an injury to the patient

Firm Action

Steris issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter on 3/17/23 via FedEx. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please immediately inspect your on-hand inventory for product affected by this recall. For the full list of lots affected by this recall, please reference Attachment A to this letter. 2. Please complete the Medical Device Recall Response Form included with this letter and destroy any remaining product in your inventory. If product was transferred to any other entities within your organization, please forward this recall notice accordingly. STERIS will coordinate shipment of replacement product upon receipt of the completed Recall Response Form. 3. Return the completed Recall Response Form via email to: [email protected] or via fax to (440) 392-8963. Users are reminded to report any adverse events via FDA s MedWatch Database should an event occur. If you have questions regarding this recall, please contact STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873, or email the RMA Team at [email protected].

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, Australia.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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