BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Catheter System (CCS). The LDF and disposables (including the CCS) is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels of the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pulmonology, radiology and urology.

    Recall: Z-1672-2016 · Reported May 25, 2016

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-1672-2016
    Event ID
    74096
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    May 25, 2016
    Initiation Date
    May 9, 2016
    Classification Date
    May 16, 2016
    Termination Date
    December 19, 2016
    Address
    826 Coal Creek Cir, N/A, Louisville, CO, 80027-9710, United States

    Description

    Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Catheter System (CCS). The LDF and disposables (including the CCS) is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels of the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pulmonology, radiology and urology.

    Reason

    Potential for the Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) catheters to melt during procedures.

    Code Info

    All lot numbers manufactured by BioTex are affected for Model Numbers: T03: 001-4003 - VCLAS 001-4003 .4mm CORE FIBER 3mm TIP T10: 001-4000 - VCLAS 001-4000 .4mm CORE FIBER 10mm TIP T15: 001-6000 - VCLAS 001-6000 .6mm CORE FIBER 15mm TIP

    Distribution

    Distributed within the US, Netherlands, Canada and Australia and to govt/VA/military consignees.

    Quantity

    120