Recall of INTRALASE FS Laser

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60241
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0167-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-10-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-11-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-05-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Keratome, ac-powered - Product Code HNO
  • Reason
    The firm has identified a discrepancy in cut depth that may affect deep corneal incisions (e.G. 300 ¿m or deeper) created using the laser system.
  • Action
    Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) issued an "ADVISORY NOTICE" letter dated October 12, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the affected products, the problem, and the actions needed to be taken. Customers were instructed to exercise caution when making cuts that approach the corneal endothelium. The letter includes a 1-page Operator's Manual addendum that clarifies the recommendations. The letter states that AMO will conduct a field correction to adjust the EOF on the affected FS Laser Systems. The letter includes a response form to be completed and returned as per the instructions. Customers were instructed to notify all appropriate staff/personnel of the Advisory Notice. For any further questions regarding the information or recommendations, contact an AMO representative at 1-800-266-3375

Device

  • Model / Serial
    All units of these models (models 2, 3 and iFS) except model 1.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide)
  • Product Description
    Abbott brand Advanced Femtosecond Laser Systems, Model iFS, Catalog Number: J20007D/J/K; || Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA || Product Usage: Intended Use for: IntraLase Femtosecond (Model 2 and 3) and iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser Systems. FS Laser Systems are ophthalmic surgical lasers used in certain patient populations: (1) In patients undergoing surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea; (2) In patients undergoing surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea to create tunnels for placement of corneal ring segments; (3) In lamellar IEK [lntraLase Enabled Keratoplasty] and corneal harvesting ; (4) In the creation of a corneal flap in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea; (5) In the creation of a lamellar cut/resection of the cornea for lamellar IEK for the creation of a penetrating cut/incision for penetrating IEK.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, 510 Cottonwood Dr, Milpitas CA 95035-7403
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA