FDA (Devices) recall action 71534

American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley recalled 32 products on 2015-07-29

The FDA (Devices) publishes a recall like this one as 32 separate product records. They share a firm, a date and a cause; this page is all of them in one place, so the scale of the action is visible rather than spread across 32 pages.

Products: 32
Announced: 2015-07-29
Critical: 0
Units: 398,040

Why these products were recalled

validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex'" Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products

validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products

validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sure flex'" Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Sureflex 550 Lithotripsy Fibers Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Sureflex 550 Lithotripsy Fibers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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Sureflex 550 Lithotripsy Fiber, 5x, Blue; Sure F!ex laser fibers are intended for use in laser-based surgical applications, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Sure F!ex Laser Fibers Due to Cleaning Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Sure F!ex laser fibers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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365¿M Lithotripsy Fiber- Reusable; Sure F!ex laser fibers are intended for use in laser-based surgical applications, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision…
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SevereFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Sureflex 910 Lithotripsy Fibers Due to Cleaning Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Sureflex 910 Lithotripsy Fibers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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Sureflex 910 Lithotripsy Fiber, 5x, Blue; Sure F!ex laser fibers are intended for use in laser-based surgical applications, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision…
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SevereFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 12S, Nonautoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Cleaning Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, StripperW/BLD, 10S, Nonautoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
American Medical Systems Recalls Fiber Stripper Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Fiber Strippers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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Fiber Stripper, 910¿m, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 44S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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HighFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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HighFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Sure F!ex Reusable Lithotripsy Fibers Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Sure F!ex reusable laser fibers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
200¿M Lithotripsy Fiber- Reusable; Sure F!ex laser fibers are intended for use in laser-based surgical applications, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Sureflex 200 Lithotripsy Fibers Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Sureflex 200 Lithotripsy Fibers because validation data for cleaning and sterilization methods does not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Sureflex 200 Lithotripsy Fiber, 5x, Blue; Sure F!ex laser fibers are intended for use in laser-based surgical applications, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls American Medical Systems Fiber Strippers Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 disposable fiber strippers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Stripper, 0.6mm Disposable EndoStat Fiber, The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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SevereFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Sureflex 150 Lithotripsy Fibers Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Sureflex 150 Lithotripsy Fibers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable medical devices.
Product
Sureflex 150 Lithotripsy Fiber, 5x, Blue; Sure F!ex laser fibers are intended for use in laser-based surgical applications, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 28S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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HighFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Cleaning Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Nonautoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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HighFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls American Medical Systems Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Fiber Stripper tools because their cleaning and sterilization instructions do not meet FDA guidance for reusable medical devices.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 14S, Nonautoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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SevereFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 12S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Cleavers Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Cleavers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable medical devices.
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1X1 Cleaving Tiles; The Fiber Cleaver is a reusable and sterilizable tool used to score the outer jacket on Endostat and SureFlex Fibers. The tool is a one piece pencil-like design with a sharpened blade at the end. The Fiber Cleaver is a SureFlex TM Reusable Laser…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
American Medical Systems Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, StripperW/BLD, 10S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Cleaning Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 28S, Nonautoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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HighFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Disposable EndoStat Fiber Strippers Due to Validation Deficiencies
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 disposable fiber strippers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Stripper, 0.2mm Disposable EndoStat Fiber, The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Cleaver Accessories Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Cleaver accessories because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Fiber Cleaver; Fiber Cleaver is also used to score the outer jacket on EndoStat Fibers (Aura XP) The Fiber Cleaver is a reusable and sterilizable tool used to score the outer jacket on Endostat and SureFlex Fibers. The tool is a one piece pencil-like design with a sharpened…
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HighFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
American Medical Systems Recalls Fiber Stripper Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Strippers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Product
Fiber Stripper, 365¿m, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding…
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HighFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
FDA Recalls Fiber Stripper Tools Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable medical devices.
Product
Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 14S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
Fiber Stripper Recalled for Cleaning and Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Fiber Strippers because validation data for cleaning and sterilization methods does not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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Fiber Stripper, 200¿m, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding…
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ModerateFDA (Devices)··2015-07-29
American Medical Systems Recalls Fiber Stripper Due to Sterilization Validation Issues
American Medical Systems is recalling Fiber Strippers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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Fiber Stripper, 550¿m, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding…
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