FDA Recall Terminated

Imalux Niris OCT Imaging System Probe, Model Number 1300, Serial Number F464019, IMALUX Corporation, Cleveland, OH The Niris Imaging System probe is used with the Niris Imaging System. The Niris Imaging System employs Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), which can be used to construct high spatial resolution. The probe, is attached to the Imaging Console, and is used to direct light to and from the patient tissue. A small electromechanical scanning mechanism in the probe moves the optical beam laterally across the tissue surface while simultaneously acquiring in-depth backscattering profile at each lateral position. The probe is not labeled or sold as sterile.

Recall: Z-0934-2012 · Initiated December 22, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0934-2012
Event Number
60911
Firm
Imalux Corporation
FEI Number
3003883695
Product Code
NQQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
December 22, 2011
Posted
February 1, 2012
Terminated
January 9, 2014
Address
1771 E 30th St, Cleveland, OH, 44114-4407

Description

Imalux Niris OCT Imaging System Probe, Model Number 1300, Serial Number F464019, IMALUX Corporation, Cleveland, OH The Niris Imaging System probe is used with the Niris Imaging System. The Niris Imaging System employs Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), which can be used to construct high spatial resolution. The probe, is attached to the Imaging Console, and is used to direct light to and from the patient tissue. A small electromechanical scanning mechanism in the probe moves the optical beam laterally across the tissue surface while simultaneously acquiring in-depth backscattering profile at each lateral position. The probe is not labeled or sold as sterile.

Reason

During an FDA inspection, the firm was notified that the wrong tubing was used during the manufacture of the probe for the unit.

Action

Imalux Corp contacted their one customer via telephone on December 14, 2011. They informed the customer of the problem and requested the probe returned. The probe involved was returned and received by Imalux on December 22, 2011, and will be stored offsite in quarantine. Any further questions please call (216) 502-0755 ext. 301.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution only to Texas.

Quantity

One Unit