Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1272-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | SIE AG, Surgical Instrument Engineering |
| Report date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 21, 2018 |
| Quantity | 125 devices |
| Location | Port, Switzerland |
Official product description
The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser intended for use in the creation of corneal incisions indicated for use in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants, lamellar keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface. In addition, the FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Surgical Laser is intended for use in the creation of capsulotomy, phacofragmentation and the creation of single plane, multi-plane, arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens.
Why the product was recalled
This Correction is being initiated based on a customer complaint received on November 16, 2017 which indicated a complication with a cataract procedure. An investigation completed by the manufacturer determined that although the complication was due to user error improvements could and should be made on our part to improve the usability and performance of our device.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MN, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA; and countries of: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.
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