FDA recall record

Ra Medical Systems DABRA Laser (RA-308 Excimer Laser) recall — FDA Z-2497-2020

A software issue was identified which could result in user or patient injury, or may adversely impact laser performance. It is possible that an unintended…

Class IIclassification
Z-2497-2020official record ID
Jul 15, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2497-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRa Medical Systems, Inc.
Report dateJul 15, 2020
Recall initiation dateJan 23, 2020
Quantity79 units
LocationCarlsbad, CA, United States

Official product description

DABRA Laser (RA-308 Excimer Laser). The DABRA Laser and DABRA Catheter is an excimer laser ultraviolet light source and delivery system, collectively the DABRA Laser System". The system is designed to deliver the energy to the surgical site to ablate unwanted material. The optical conduit is used in conjunction with existing endovascular accessories and tools to complete a surgical procedure. The software is programmed onto an EEPROM chip, which is a component of the DABRA Excimer Laser RA-308 system. Catheter for crossing total occlusions in vascular system.

Why the product was recalled

A software issue was identified which could result in user or patient injury, or may adversely impact laser performance. It is possible that an unintended release of laser light (radiation) may occur, injuring the user or patient.

Distribution information

US: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MD, NC, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN,TX, WI. OUS: Italy and Japan.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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