HarmonyAIR A-Series and ALYON Surgical Lighting Systems Recall
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Steris Corporation is recalling HarmonyAIR A-Series and ALYON Surgical Lighting Systems because the plus/minus buttons controlling light intensity may detach during procedures.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on May 21, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Steris identified through customer complaints that on HarmonyAIR A-Series Lighting System and Alyon Surgical Lighting System the plus/minus (+/-) buttons that control light intensity on the light heads may detach. If detachment occurs during a patient procedure, the buttons could enter the sterile field and disrupt the procedure resulting in a procedure delay.
Which Products Are Affected
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 0000002L
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 00003A2V
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 00003A2L
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 003A2A1L
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 00003A2LT
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 00003L2V
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 004A3L2V
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 004A3L2VT
- Alyon Surgical Lighting System, model 00003L2L More than 10 serial numbers per model; contact manufacturer for full list. The recall was published by Health Canada on 2026-05-21.
What You Should Do
Users can continue to use their lighting system(s) prior to completion of the correction. Users are reminded to ensure no excess fluids remain on light head during or after cleaning, per the operator manual. Should detachment of the plus/minus (+/-) buttons occur prior to the correction being completed, users should immediately contact their local Steris representative.
Why This Matters
Detachment of the control buttons during surgery could enter the sterile field and cause a procedure delay.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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