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Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System Tubing Set kits Product numbers: VCLAS 9735559, 3mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735560, 10mm...

Units Affected
4,654
Recall Date
July 8, 2019
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1905-2020.

The firm received complaints on the saline tubing of Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) kit, including incorrect Luer connector assembly, incorrect drip-chamber assembly, and/or excessive adhesive causing tubing occlusion, all of which could result in disruption or prevention of saline flow.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1905-2020.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1905-2020.

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

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Medtronic Navigation, Inc. Recall FAQ

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System Tubing Set kits Product numbers: VCLAS 9735559, 3mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735560, 10mm.... The notice was published on July 8, 2019 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 4,654 units are potentially affected.