STAR Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S2, Catalog Number: 0030-1479, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Man

FDA device recall Z-0046-2014 · posted 2013-10-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

Reason for recall

This corrective action will address an identified failure of the lamp and illumination system within the laser unit caused by an unexpected failure of a thyristor component on the AC Power Distribution Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

Action taken

The firm, Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., (AMO), sent an "ADVISORY NOTICE and a COVER LETTER FOR ADVISORY NOTICE" dated September 16, 2013 to all affected customers. The letters identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to complete and return the Star Notification Acknowledgement form via fax to 1-714-247-4530 within 3 business days or mail to Abbott Medical Optics, 510 Cottonwood Drive, MS 347118, Milpitas, CA 95035, and share this advisory notice with your staff. If you have any questions related to operation of STAR Excimer Laser System or documentation requirements associated with this letter, please call AMO Technical Support at 1-800-511-0911 and you will be directed to an AMO Representative.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

LZS

Quantity affected

834 units in total

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Japan, and Latin America.

Date initiated

2013-09-16

Date posted

2013-10-22

Date terminated

2014-11-12

Location

Milpitas, CA