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SOLTIVE recallZ-0748-2024 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated Dec 1, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Olympus Corporation of the Americas or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

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.

FDA root cause category: Labeling Change Control

What the company is doing

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].

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0748-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Dec 1, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Jan 18, 2024
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Quantity
82,200 total units (5 per box)
Product code
GEX
FDA submissions
K183647
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Latin America.

Product description

SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TFL-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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

Devices named in this recall

7 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

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