FDA Recall Terminated

Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System----a laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology. Model Numbers: MC-SYS-SR1500-D-US; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-US-LOANER; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-UPG-US; MC-SYS-SR 1500-0-1 NTL; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-I-LOANER; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-UPG-INTL; Product is manufactured and distributed by Solta Medical, Inc., Hayward, CA The Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue.

Recall: Z-1010-2011 · Initiated December 15, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1010-2011
Event Number
57595
Firm
Solta Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
3003079710
Product Code
ONG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
December 15, 2010
Posted
February 1, 2011
Terminated
November 14, 2011
Address
25881 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94545-2991

Description

Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System----a laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology. Model Numbers: MC-SYS-SR1500-D-US; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-US-LOANER; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-UPG-US; MC-SYS-SR 1500-0-1 NTL; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-I-LOANER; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-UPG-INTL; Product is manufactured and distributed by Solta Medical, Inc., Hayward, CA The Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue.

Reason

The product has the potential to cause inadvertent laser firing which may lead to patient/operator injury if the problem recurs.

Action

The firm, Solta Medical, issued three "DEVICE CORRECTION" letters, one dated December 15, 2010, the second one date December 17, 2010 and the third one dated December 20, 2010, to all affected customers. The letters described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to follow the instructions carefully, sign and date the bottom of the instruction form upon completion of the update and promptly return the signed form and USB stick in the enclosed, return-addressed envelope (Product Support, Solta Medical, 25881 Industrial Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545) Note: Solta Medical sales personnel will assist with the software update process so, if your local representative has already updated your system, you do not need to do anything further. If you have any questions, please call Solta Product Support at (510) 259-7291.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA and countries including: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vietnam

Quantity

352 units