Medtronic Visualase(R) Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) 15MM TIP, REF 9735561, (1) Laser Diffusing Fiber - 600um C

FDA device recall Z-2755-2017 · posted 2017-07-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Reason for recall

Medtronic has become aware that the VCLAS 15MM TIP cap, also referred to as Tuohy Borst Adapter (TBA), may not be capable of creating a seal around the optical fiber to ensure adequate saline flow through the cooling system. When the TBA is unable to seal around the optical fiber, low retention force to the optical fiber may occur, causing saline to leak out of the TBA.

Action taken

Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Safety Alert dated June 1, 2017, to all affected customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Please examine your inventory and if any of the affected products listed above are found, immediately quarantine them for return to Medtronic. 2. Complete and follow instruction on the attached consignee response form. Sign and date the bottom of the form and then return the form to Medtronic at RS.NavFCAmedtronic.com or fax to Medtronic Technical Services at 651-367-7075. If you have affected products, contact Medtronic Technical Services at 1-800 595-9709 to receive a return material authorization (RMA) and arrange for their return and no charge replacements. Once an RMA number is obtained, ship the affected product to Medtronic. For further questions please call (720) 890-3241.

Root cause

Component design/selection

Status

Terminated

Product code

GEX

Quantity affected

214 units

Distribution

US Distribution to the states of : CA, GA, MN, FL, NY, IL, TX

Date initiated

2017-06-07

Date posted

2017-07-03

Date terminated

2018-06-29

Location

Louisville, CO

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