The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1864-2019·Announced 2019-07-03

Maquet VOLISTA Surgical Lights Recalled for Coating Crack Risk

Maquet is recalling 10 VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights because light head fork coatings may crack, potentially dropping particles into the surgical field.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of patient infection from foreign particles in the surgical field, which fits the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC is recalling 10 units of the Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights (Product Code: ARDVST229037A, Model: VST66DF). The recall affects specific serial numbers ranging from 500040 to 500069. The devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations.

The recall is being issued because the coating on the light head forks may crack. This defect poses a risk of particles falling into the surgical field during surgery, which may result in patient infection. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

Hospitals and healthcare facilities should identify affected units by checking the serial numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice. Affected units should be removed from service and returned to Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC for evaluation and repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Maquet VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights- Product Code: ARDVST229037A Model: VST66DF
Affected units
10

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 13 products in this recall →