The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0050-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Convergent Dental Recalls Five Solea 1.0 Laser Surgical Instruments

Convergent Dental is recalling five Solea 1.0 laser surgical instruments due to a defect that could cause unintended laser emission during activation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk medical device with a defect that could cause unintended laser emission, posing a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Convergent Dental is recalling five units of the Solea 1.0 Laser Surgical instrument. This device is intended for use in general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The recall involves specific serial numbers: CDS1-DVSU-1B-JU-13, CDS1-7QRE-1B-JU-13, CDS1-22TZ-1B-JU-13, CDS1-PNJZ-1B-AU-13, and CDS1-A4CQ-1B-AU-13.

The recall is being conducted because a specific error condition could lead to unintended laser emission during laser activation. This defect presents a potential safety risk to patients and operators during surgical procedures.

The affected units were distributed in the United States, specifically in the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Users of these devices should contact Convergent Dental for instructions on how to resolve the issue.

The recalled product

Product
Solea 1.0 Laser Surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and dermatology.
Manufacturer
Convergent Dental
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Serial Numbers: CDS1-DVSU-1B-JU-13
  • CDS1-7QRE-1B-JU-13
  • CDS1-22TZ-1B-JU-13
  • CDS1-PNJZ-1B-AU-13
  • CDS1-A4CQ-1B-AU-13

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Same manufacturer · Convergent Dental

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Same hazard · unintended laser emission

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