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Candela Laser GentleLase Pro, Powered Laser Surgical Instrument for dermatological use - Model number: 9914-00-9015. and

FDA device recall Z-0348-2014 · posted 2013-11-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Candela Corporation
Reason for recall
Unintended single pulse maybe emitted to handpiece prior to pressing of trigger or footswitch and cause injury.
Action taken
Candela notiifed Distributors on 11/8/13 through e-mail, Certified return receipt request, or FedEx package containing distributor letter, customer letter for translation and customer lists. A software update to Version 2.0 will be issued to the user by a field service representative.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEX
Quantity affected
1258 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and Internationally to: Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates a
Date initiated
2013-11-06
Date posted
2013-11-18
Date terminated
2015-06-08
Location
Wayland, MA

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