PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AFS365, TFL-AFS550, TFL-AFS940

Reported: January 24, 2024 Initiated: December 4, 2023 #Z-0716-2024

Product Description

Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AFS365, TFL-AFS550, TFL-AFS940

Reason for Recall

The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.

Details

Units Affected
3001 units
Distribution
US Nationwide. Global Distribution
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AFS365, TFL-AFS550, TFL-AFS940. Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Units affected: 3001 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 24, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0716-2024.