The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0578-2019·Announced 2018-12-19

Leoni Fiber Optics Recalls Single-Use Laser Fibers Due to Sterility Concerns

Leoni Fiber Optics is recalling single-use laser fibers in SmartScope packaging due to potential broken seals that compromise sterility.

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 risk of infection from compromised sterility in a medical device, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH is recalling single-use laser fiber assemblies (LFS-365-RT) packaged in SmartScope single-box packaging. The recall is due to a potential defect where a percentage of the products may exhibit a broken package seal, which compromises the sterility of the device.

The source text notes that there have been two reports of compromised sterility. Because all products packaged in SmartScope single-box packaging are at risk of a compromised product seal, the entire distribution is affected. Broken seal pouches could increase the risk of infection if the devices are used in laser surgical procedures.

The affected products were distributed to the state of Ohio. The devices are intended for use in laser surgical procedures for cutting, coagulating, or vaporizing in soft tissue applications. Users should stop using these products and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-365-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO- Private label: SU-365-RT SmartScope Packaging. The Laser peripherals bare laser fibers, ENT fibers and Endoprobes are intended for use in laser surgical procedure for cutting, coagula

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 (1)

  • 096875 00816901020272

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →