FDA Recall Terminated

Pharos Excimer Laser, Model: EX-308 - Product Usage: The Pharos EX-308 Excimer Laser System is designed to treat the skin disorders psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma using phototherapy. The excimer laser system produces collimated 308 nm radiation, within the invisible region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The UV radiation falls within the range of ultraviolet B (UVB), which is used to treat photo-responsive skin disorders.

Recall: Z-1631-2020 · Initiated August 23, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1631-2020
Event Number
85200
Firm
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
3004217728
Product Code
GEX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software change control
Initiated
August 23, 2019
Posted
April 1, 2020
Terminated
May 5, 2021
Address
2070 Las Palmas Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011-1518

Description

Pharos Excimer Laser, Model: EX-308 - Product Usage: The Pharos EX-308 Excimer Laser System is designed to treat the skin disorders psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma using phototherapy. The excimer laser system produces collimated 308 nm radiation, within the invisible region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The UV radiation falls within the range of ultraviolet B (UVB), which is used to treat photo-responsive skin disorders.

Reason

At doses of less than 100 mJ, in custom and auto repeat modes, a software error in the excimer laser phototherapy system causes the device to fail to cease firing as long as the foot pedal or handpiece switch is depressed. This malfunction can cause overtreatment, which could result in strong erythema, and possibly cause blisters.

Action

On 08/23/2019, Medical Device Correction was mailed to customers. Customers were informed that the recalling firm's service department would contact them to replace the software. Unitl the software is replaced, do not use doses less than 100 mJ. During service visits customers were informed that software was updated to 1.06 ZRPL

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, OR, MS, NY.

Quantity

10