PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Catheter System (CCS). The LDF and disposables (including the CCS) is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels of the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenter

Reported: May 25, 2016 Initiated: May 9, 2016 #Z-1672-2016

Product Description

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Catheter System (CCS). The LDF and disposables (including the CCS) is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels of the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pulmonology, radiology and urology.

Reason for Recall

Potential for the Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) catheters to melt during procedures.

Details

Units Affected
120
Distribution
Distributed within the US, Netherlands, Canada and Australia and to govt/VA/military consignees.
Location
Louisville, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Catheter System (CCS). The LDF and disposables (including the CCS) is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels of the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pulmonology, radiology and urology.. Recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc.. Units affected: 120.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for the Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) catheters to melt during procedures.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 25, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1672-2016.