PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System Tubing Set kits Product numbers: VCLAS 9735559, 3mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735560, 10mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735561, 15mm tip/1.85mm catheter

Reported: May 13, 2020 Initiated: July 8, 2019 #Z-1905-2020

Product Description

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System Tubing Set kits Product numbers: VCLAS 9735559, 3mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735560, 10mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735561, 15mm tip/1.85mm catheter

Reason for Recall

The firm received complaints on the saline tubing of Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) kit, including incorrect Luer connector assembly, incorrect drip-chamber assembly, and/or excessive adhesive causing tubing occlusion, all of which could result in disruption or prevention of saline flow.

Details

Units Affected
4654 units
Distribution
US: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI OUS: France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK
Location
Louisville, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System Tubing Set kits Product numbers: VCLAS 9735559, 3mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735560, 10mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735561, 15mm tip/1.85mm catheter. Recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc.. Units affected: 4654 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm received complaints on the saline tubing of Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) kit, including incorrect Luer connector assembly, incorrect drip-chamber assembly, and/or excessive adhesive causing tubing occlusion, all of which could result in disruption or prevention of saline flow.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 13, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1905-2020.