FDA Recall Terminated

StoneLight 30 Laser System (NS3000). For use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic and endoscopic incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including: Urology, Urinary Lithotripsy, and General Surgery.

Recall: Z-1918-2015 · Initiated May 13, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1918-2015
Event Number
71346
Firm
New Star Lasers, Inc.
FEI Number
1000307100
Product Code
GEX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design (manufacturing process)
Initiated
May 13, 2015
Posted
June 27, 2015
Terminated
October 28, 2016
Address
9085 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA, 95747-7130

Description

StoneLight 30 Laser System (NS3000). For use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic and endoscopic incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including: Urology, Urinary Lithotripsy, and General Surgery.

Reason

During internal testing a situation was discovered where when changing the settings, a new setting could not be accepted and potentially result in a discrepancy in the energy delivered (higher or lower) from the value displayed on the Graphical User Interface display.

Action

Medical Device Correction letters were sent to all affected consignees by Federal Express on May 13, 2015. The letter identified the affected product as well as the issue and risk involved. The software will be upgraded to address the issue; and, the firm will contact customers to coordinate installation of the upgraded software. Customers may continue to use their system safely by taking the precautions provided in the letter. Customers are to complete the attached response form. Questions should be directed to Nina Davis at 916-677-1909.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of CA, IL, AZ, FL, OH, MA, MI, and AL; and the country of the Netherlands.

Quantity

52 units