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NA LB83Recalls & reported problems

Steris Corporation · The Sterile Light Handle Cover is used with STERIS Surgical Lighting and Visualization Systems. · Class 2

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995172572), received between Feb 8, 2023 and Dec 23, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (6 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component6

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 23, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH # MW5178603 THAT "ONE OF THE LIGHT HANDLE COVERS FELL OFF INTO THE PATIENT FIELD". NO REPORT OF INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23876684 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR LIGHT HANDLE COVER DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE STERILE FIELD CONTACTING THE PATIENT. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23782945 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR LIGHT HANDLE COVER DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE STERILE FIELD CONTACTING THE PATIENT. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23438809 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE DISTRIBUTER REPORTED THAT THEIR LB83 LIGHT HANDLE COVER FELL INTO THE STERILE FIELD DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21864619 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 18, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THEIR LB83 LIGHT HANDLE COVER FELL OFF THE HANDLE DURING A PROCEDURE IN THE OR. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18536895 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING PATIENT PROCEDURES THEIR LIGHT HANDLE COVERS DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE STERILE FIELD. THE STERILE FIELDS WERE RE-ESTABLISHED, AND THE PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16321154 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.