Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1672-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. |
| Report date | May 25, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | May 9, 2016 |
| Quantity | 120 |
| Location | Louisville, CO, United States |
Official product description
Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Catheter System (CCS). The LDF and disposables (including the CCS) is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels of the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pulmonology, radiology and urology.
Why the product was recalled
Potential for the Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) catheters to melt during procedures.
Distribution information
Distributed within the US, Netherlands, Canada and Australia and to govt/VA/military consignees.
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: Letter.
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