—#213461

Product

Brand Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Name: SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser System Model/Catalog Number: TFL-PLS, TFL-PLS-JA (Japan only); Software Version: N/A Product Description: SOLTIVE Laser Systems use technology to increase procedural efficiency and flexibility to ureteroscopy, PCNL, and potential soft tissue applications. Component: N/A

FDA product code: GEX — Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers: K242191
Affected lot / code info: All lot/serial numbers for the following products: TFL-PLS UDI: 00821925044111; TFL-PLS-JA (Japan only);

Why it was recalled

Potential for thermal incident including an unexpected occurrence of smoke, sparks, burning, or unsteady flames during clinical use. The fracturing of the fiber is the cause of, or contributes to, these thermal incidents.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

On May 6, 2025 URGENT: MEDICAL DECIVE CORRECTION letters were sent to customers. Actions Required: Our records indicate that your facility has purchased one or more of the affected products. Therefore, Olympus requires you to take the following actions: 1. Carefully read the content of this letter, including Appendix 1 detailing the relevant Instructions for Use sections. 2. Ensure all surgeons and personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of this letter, the instructions provided for detecting fiber damage, Appendix 1, and the SOLTIVE Laser System and Fibers Instructions for Use. Include a copy of this letter with the Instructions for Use. You may continue to use the device as per this letter and the Instructions for Use. 3. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through our recall web portal: a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the recall number: "0470 c. Complete the form as instructed. 4. If you have further distributed this product, identify and forward them this letter. Olympus requests you to report any complaints, including fiber damage/breaks, smoke, sparks, flare, burning of a device or equipment, unsteady flames, steady flames and burns to a clinician or supporting staff occurring while using the SOLTIVE Laser Systems and SOLTIVE Laser Fibers. Olympus requests that you send the involved fiber(s) to Olympus for complaint investigation purposes. Please report complaints to our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1- 800-848-9024, option 1, and the FDA. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. Olympus fully appreciates your prompt cooperation. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly by phone at (647) 999-3203 or by e-mail 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 AU, CA, CL, DE, HK, JP, SG.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2025-05-06
Posted by FDA: 2025-06-06
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #213461. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.