BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    STAR Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S2, Catalog Number: 0030-1479, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.

    Recall: Z-0046-2014 · Initiated September 16, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0046-2014
    Event Number
    66304
    Firm
    Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
    FEI Number
    3006695864
    Product Code
    LZS
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    September 16, 2013
    Posted
    October 22, 2013
    Terminated
    November 12, 2014
    Address
    510 Cottonwood Dr, Milpitas, CA, 95035-7403

    Description

    STAR Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S2, Catalog Number: 0030-1479, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.

    Reason

    This corrective action will address an identified failure of the lamp and illumination system within the laser unit caused by an unexpected failure of a thyristor component on the AC Power Distribution Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

    Action

    The firm, Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., (AMO), sent an "ADVISORY NOTICE and a COVER LETTER FOR ADVISORY NOTICE" dated September 16, 2013 to all affected customers. The letters identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to complete and return the Star Notification Acknowledgement form via fax to 1-714-247-4530 within 3 business days or mail to Abbott Medical Optics, 510 Cottonwood Drive, MS 347118, Milpitas, CA 95035, and share this advisory notice with your staff. If you have any questions related to operation of STAR Excimer Laser System or documentation requirements associated with this letter, please call AMO Technical Support at 1-800-511-0911 and you will be directed to an AMO Representative.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Japan, and Latin America.

    Quantity

    834 units in total