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Candela Laser VBeam Perfecta, a Pulsed Dye Laser used for General Surgery, Dermatology, Gynecology, Podiatry. Model Numb

FDA device recall Z-0842-06 · posted 2006-05-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Candela Laser Corporation
Reason for recall
Handle fires even when the finger is off the switch
Action taken
Candela notified Service Representaives by email on 1/17/06 providing Technical Service Bulletin, listing of laser systems to be reworked and script to address customer questions during visit to correct system.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GXE
Quantity affected
59 units
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Spain, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland
Date initiated
2006-01-17
Date posted
2006-05-04
Date terminated
2006-05-04
Location
Wayland, MA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
CANDELA FAMILY OF PULSED DYE LASER SYSTEMS: PIGMENTED LESION HANDPIECE ACCESSORY (K051359)Candela Corp.2005-07-13
CANDELA FAMILY OF PULSE DYE LASER SYSTEMS (K050673)Candela Corp.2005-06-13