SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S...
Olympus Corporation of the Americas began a recall of SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TFL-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Olympus identified inconsistencies in the Instructions for Use regarding cleaning the fiber tip and fiber cleaving and stripping instructions. Following the current instructions presents the potential for the fiber to...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0748-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- OLYMPUS Corporation of the Americas
- Product
- SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TFL-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS
- Product code
- GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
- Reason for recall
- Olympus identified inconsistencies in the Instructions for Use regarding cleaning the fiber tip and fiber cleaving and stripping instructions. Following the current instructions presents the potential for the fiber to break during use, which may cause burns, procedure delays, prolonged surgery, and foreign body in patient.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Labeling Change Control
- Action
- On December 1, 2023, the firm issued URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters to affected customers. Customers were provided with copies of the labeling addendum to add to remaining inventory. Customers may continue to use the product, but this should be done in accordance with the labeling addendum. If you require additional information, please contact Olympus at (647) 999-3203 or at [email protected].
- Quantity in commerce
- 82,200 total units (5 per box)
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Latin America.
- Product codes and lots
- Models UDI/GTIN TFL-FBX150S 00821925043916 TFL-FBX200S 00821925043930 TFL-FBX365S 00821925043992 TFL-FBX550S 00821925044036 TFL-FBX940S 00821925044074 TFL-FBX150BS 00821925043879 TFL-FBX200BS 00821925043978 All lots affected
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0748-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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