Maquet G8 / G8E OR Light Systems, Model Numbers and Catalog Numbers G8 LC E - ARD568131211C, G8G8 DF E - ARD568121111C, G8G8FS DF - ARD568121131C
This recall is currently active, issued January 19, 2024. It was issued by Getinge Usa Sales Inc.
- Company
- Getinge Usa Sales Inc
- Recall Initiated
- November 8, 2023
- Posted
- January 19, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-0769-2024
- Quantity
- 236793 units in total
- Firm Location
- Wayne, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
A potential for a light system to fall in the operating room.
Distribution
US Nationwide. Global Distribution.
Lot / Code Info
All systems affected
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Action Taken
An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated 11/8/23 was sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the customer: Our records indicate that you have been identified as having purchased at least one model of one of these product ranges. Please identify your affected units using the referenced devices on page 1 and follow the instructions below. Please distribute this notice and forward the link below to access manuals to anyone within your organization who may need to use the manuals, and especially to your service or service provider who performs your maintenance. Light system fixing and other replacements: Regarding: - the fixing of the light systems: suspensions fixing screws, adapter fixing screws, bushing fixing screws - the brake screws - the safety segments - the batteries, a dedicated instruction to illustrate and facilitate understanding of what to replace and what to order for replacement has been issued. The instruction is available on a dedicated space on the web portal https://www.getinge.com/int/campaigns/maintenance-and-service-on-or-light-system/, and provided upon request by emailing MSA808092.sw@getinge.com Should you have questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maquet SAS/Getinge or your local representative. Please complete and sign the attached MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION - RESPONSE FORM (page 7) to acknowledge that you have received this notification. Return the completed form to Maquet/Getinge by e-mailing a scanned copy to or-lights2023.qrc@getinge.com or by faxing the form to (866) 350-0897. If you are a distributor who has shipped any affected products to customers, please forward this document to their attention for appropriate action. Actions to be taken by Maquet SAS / Getinge: As the majority of customers may not have regular contact with Getinge services or authorized Getinge representatives and therefore may not be aware of current maintenance recommendations, Maquet SAS/Getinge is providin