Directional Laser Probe with Alcon / Lumenis connector (25 gauge / 0.5 mm)
D.O.R.C. Dutch Opthalmic Research Center Intl B.V. began a recall of Directional Laser Probe with Alcon / Lumenis connector (25 gauge / 0.5 mm) on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "When using those products you may experience difficulties to extend or retract the laser fiber, and in some occasions may also have difficulties to direct the laser fiber tip precisely". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1332-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V.
- Product
- Directional Laser Probe with Alcon / Lumenis connector (25 gauge / 0.5 mm)
- Product code
- HQC Unit, Phacofragmentation
- Reason for recall
- When using those products you may experience difficulties to extend or retract the laser fiber, and in some occasions may also have difficulties to direct the laser fiber tip precisely.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- An Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letter was sent to customers on 01/15/2024. Actions to be Taken by the Customer: Pass this letter on to all those who need to be aware within your organization and/or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred to. Verify whether you have any unopened boxes, or individual pouches of the affected DORC directional laser probes in your inventory. Remove any remaining boxes and individual Products from your inventory and return the impacted Product to DORC following the instructions in the attachment. Complete, even if you do not return the Product, the on-line reply form per instructions in the attachment. In case of questions please contact us in any of the following manners: Contact your local DORC representative, or call the Customer Service at our distributor Dutch Ophthalmic, USA at 1-800-753-8824 x 1, or send an email to [email protected].
- Quantity in commerce
- 21 boxes x 6 units each = 126 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CO, FL, IN, MD, NC, NY, OH, SC, TX and PR.
- Product codes and lots
- Product Number: 7225.ALC; UDI/DI: 08717872014203; All lots starting with a number between 2470 and 18705.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1331-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1332-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1333-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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