The Recall Desk

Hazard

Unintended Laser Firing recalls

5 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
5
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2014-12-31

Of the 5 unintended laser firing recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

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1–5 of 5

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0863-2015·2014-12-31

    Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System Recalled for Software Anomaly

    Bausch & Lomb is recalling 79 Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement Systems because a software anomaly may cause the device to automatically transition from Standby to Ready to Fire during surgery.

    Product
    Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL1433 (Stellaris PC w v3 Software) with BL2272 (Laser Upgrade kit) Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System with integrated laser module. System is used for the surgical treatment/removal of cataractous lens, vitreous removal and cert
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    21 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0864-2015·2014-12-31

    Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System Recalled for Software Anomaly

    Bausch & Lomb is recalling two Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement Systems because a software anomaly may cause the device to automatically transition from Standby to Ready to Fire during surgery.

    Product
    Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL14334 (Stellaris PC w v4 Software) with BL2272 (Laser Upgrade kit) Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System with integrated laser module. System is used for the surgical treatment/removal of cataractous lens, vitreous removal and c
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    21 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0862-2015·2014-12-31

    Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC Laser Recall for Software Anomaly

    Bausch & Lomb is recalling 106 Stellaris PC laser systems because a software anomaly may cause the device to automatically transition from Standby to Ready to Fire during surgery.

    Product
    Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser, BL14304 The responsible firm name is Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Rochester, NY
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    21 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1541-2013·2013-06-19

    Abbott STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System Recalled for Firing Risk

    Abbott Medical Optics is recalling 1,882 STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser Systems worldwide due to an unlikely potential for inadvertent laser firing under specific conditions.

    Product
    STAR S4 IR Excimer System (STAR S4 IR) Mfg by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC 510 Cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 The STAR Excimer Laser System, a class Ill device, is indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1540-2013·2013-06-19

    Abbott STAR S4 Excimer Laser System Recalled for Potential Inadvertent Firing

    Abbott Medical Optics is recalling STAR S4 Excimer Laser Systems due to an unlikely potential for inadvertent laser firing under specific conditions.

    Product
    STAR S4 with Variable Spot Scanning Excimer System (STAR S4) Mfg by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC 510 Cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 The STAR Excimer Laser System, a class Ill device, is indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery in certain
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide