—#205049

Product

SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TFL-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS

FDA product code: GEX — Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers: K183647
Affected lot / code info: Models UDI/GTIN TFL-FBX150S 00821925043916 TFL-FBX200S 00821925043930 TFL-FBX365S 00821925043992 TFL-FBX550S 00821925044036 TFL-FBX940S 00821925044074 TFL-FBX150BS 00821925043879 TFL-FBX200BS 00821925043978 All lots affected

Why it was recalled

Olympus identified inconsistencies in the Instructions for Use regarding cleaning the fiber tip and fiber cleaving and stripping instructions. Following the current instructions presents the potential for the fiber to break during use, which may cause burns, procedure delays, prolonged surgery, and foreign body in patient.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling Change Control

Action the firm took

On December 1, 2023, the firm issued URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters to affected customers. Customers were provided with copies of the labeling addendum to add to remaining inventory. Customers may continue to use the product, but this should be done in accordance with the labeling addendum. If you require additional information, please contact Olympus at (647) 999-3203 or at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com.

Recalling firm

Firm: Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Address: 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-8229

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Latin America.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2023-12-01
Posted by FDA: 2024-01-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #205049. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.