BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Surgical Headlight labeled in part *Gulf Medical Fiberoptics*OLDSMAR, FLORIDA U.S.A.* Model Numbers: GMF-H001, GMF-H100, GMF-H101, GMF-H102, GMF-H103, GMF-H104, GMF-H105, and GMF-H106. The Surgical Headlight is a passive luminaire. It is illuminated by a source of light by way of the fiber optics and provides supplemental lighting for medical and surgical procedures.

    Recall: Z-0831-2012 · Initiated May 13, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0831-2012
    Event Number
    58983
    Firm
    Gulf Medical Fiberoptics, Inc.
    FEI Number
    3003768921
    Product Code
    FST
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    May 13, 2011
    Posted
    January 20, 2012
    Terminated
    August 28, 2012
    Address
    448 Commerce Blvd., Oldsmar, FL, 34677

    Description

    Surgical Headlight labeled in part *Gulf Medical Fiberoptics*OLDSMAR, FLORIDA U.S.A.* Model Numbers: GMF-H001, GMF-H100, GMF-H101, GMF-H102, GMF-H103, GMF-H104, GMF-H105, and GMF-H106. The Surgical Headlight is a passive luminaire. It is illuminated by a source of light by way of the fiber optics and provides supplemental lighting for medical and surgical procedures.

    Reason

    Gulf Medical Fiberoptics, Inc. recalled their Surgical Headlight because the cleaning instructions for the exterior surfaces of the headlight , headgear and fiber cable with 70% isopropyl alcohol had not been validated.

    Action

    On May 16, 2011, Gulf Medical Fiberoptics, Inc. issued to all customers an updated letter to their May 13, 2011 "Field Correction of Instructions For Use" informing them to discontinue the use of 70% isopropyl to clean the surfaces of the device. Enclosed with the letter was an updated Surgical Headlight User Guide with instructions to discard/shred/recycle the prior guide. The firm asked customers to return a form acknowledging the receipt and action from the letter. Customers with questions should contact Customer Service department manager Jacqueline Armand at 813-855-6618 ext. 427.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA, including the states of FL, WI, WA, AL, CA, MO, MI, OH, VA, CO, TX, TN, NC and the countries of Turkey, Brazil, Belgium, South Korea, Panama, Mexico, Ireland, Taiwan (ROC), Italy, Argentina, India, Spain, Germany, and Venezuela.

    Quantity

    381 units