The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1697-2016·Announced 2016-06-15

Ellipse ND: YAG Laser Applicator Recalled for Missing Calibration Instructions

Ellipse A/S is recalling 14 Ellipse ND: YAG Laser applicators because they lack required instructions for calibration procedures and schedules.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the specific defect is a documentation issue (missing calibration instructions) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling/documentation error.

Plain-English summary

Ellipse A/S is recalling 14 Ellipse ND: YAG Laser applicators used with Ellipse Multiflex Medical Laser Products. The recall was initiated because the products failed to provide the required instructions specifying a procedure and schedule for calibration of the measurement system.

The affected units were distributed nationwide to the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, California, Florida, Oklahoma, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Arizona, and Missouri. All serial numbers are included in this recall.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact Ellipse A/S for further instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ellipse ND: YAG Laser applicator for Ellipse Multiflex Medical Laser Products.
Manufacturer
Ellipse A/S
Affected units
14

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)

  • All serial numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 12 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Ellipse A/S 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.

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Same manufacturer · Ellipse A/S

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