Stryker Communications: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2248-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product 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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 21, 2017

Date Posted: June 14, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2248-2017

Event ID: 77261

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 57 units

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: 7735170-X68377, 7735170-X68397, 7735170-X14846, 7735170-X15688, 7735170-X14492, 7735170-X14495, 7735170-X14497, 7735170-X14501, 7735170-X14502, 7735170-X14504, 7735170-X14506, 7735170-X14507, 7735170-X14508, 7735170-X14510, 7735170-X68383, 7735170-X68384, 7735170-X68385, 7735170-X68386, 7735170-X68393, 7735170-X68394, 7735170-X68395, 7735170-X68396, 7735170-X68392, 7735170-X68400, 7735170-X68401, 7735170-X15607, 7735170-X15608, 7735170-X15609, 7735170-X15610, 7735170-X15611, 7735170-X15612, 7735170-X15613, 7735170-X15614, 7735170-X15615

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US and Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated