PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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

Reported: January 24, 2024 Initiated: December 1, 2023 #Z-0748-2024

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
82,200 total units (5 per box)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Latin America.
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers Model Numbers TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TFL-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS. Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Units affected: 82,200 total units (5 per box).
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 24, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0748-2024.