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Synergetics 55.70.25PRecalls & reported problems

Synergetics USA, Inc. · 25ga Flexible Tapered Illuminated Laser Probe · Class 2

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20841305107094), received between Jun 15, 2022 and Jan 2, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fitting Problem” (2 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

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fitting Problem2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Eye Burn1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJan 2, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING PROCEDURE THE SURGEON EXPERIENCED A VARIABLE UPTAKE ON THE LASER ON THE RETINA. SETTINGS WERE POWER 300, DURATION 100, INTERVAL 100. THE DURATION WAS RAISED TO 200, HOWEVER THE UPTAKE WAS STILL VARIABLE. AS A RESULT THE DOCTOR EXPERIENCED A HOT BURN THAT CAUSED A BREAK ON THE RETINA. A LASER RETINOPEXY WAS PERFORMED TO TREAT THE BREAK. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPLICATION.

    Patient problems: Eye Burn

    MAUDE report 18425924 ↗
  • InjuryNov 16, 2023Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

    THE SALES REP ON SITE FOR SURGERY REPORTED THE LASER PROBE GOT STUCK IN THE TROCAR CANNULA DURING LASER RETINOPEXY. THE LASER PROBE WAS TOO THICK TO GO THROUGH CANNULA. THE DOCTOR ENDED UP HAVING TO SUTURE THE SCLEROTOMY WITH A VICRYL 7.0 SUTURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18152268 ↗
  • InjuryJun 15, 2022Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

    THE SALES REP ON SITE FOR SURGERY REPORTED THE LASER PROBE PULLED THE TROCAR OUT OF THE PATIENTS EYE. THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED MAYBE 10 MINUTES AND A SUTURE WAS REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND. NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA REQUIRED. THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY WITH NO ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14699533 ↗

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