FDA Recall Terminated

Lumenis brand DuoTome SideLite 550 Micron Delivery System; laser systems for ablating soft tissue. Catalog Number: 0641-800-01; Manufactured by Lumenis, Inc., 2400 Condensa Street, Santa Clara, CA

Recall: Z-0028-2007 · Initiated August 29, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0028-2007
Event Number
36188
Firm
Lumenis Inc.
FEI Number
2914019
Product Code
GEX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
August 29, 2006
Posted
October 12, 2006
Terminated
January 22, 2007
Address
2400 Condensa St, Santa Clara, CA, 95051-0901

Description

Lumenis brand DuoTome SideLite 550 Micron Delivery System; laser systems for ablating soft tissue. Catalog Number: 0641-800-01; Manufactured by Lumenis, Inc., 2400 Condensa Street, Santa Clara, CA

Reason

Device lacks the black indicator markings on the metal tip and there is the potential for fiber degradation (detachment of the metal cap, and the fiber lasing straight) during use.

Action

On 8/26/06, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters and phone calls requesting return of affected product.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, Japan, Europe, Hong Kong, Russia and Canada.

Quantity

10,815