The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2506-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Wireless Footswitch for Soltive Laser System Recalled for Pairing Difficulties

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 1,838 units of the Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System Wireless Footswitch due to pairing difficulties that may delay surgical procedures.

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: This is a FDA Class II recall for a functional pairing failure with no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. The hazard is operational rather than a direct safety risk, affecting surgical scheduling rather than patient safety.

Plain-English summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 1,838 units of the Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System Wireless Footswitch (Model TFL-AFSWL). The wireless footswitch may encounter difficulties when attempting to pair with the Soltive Laser system.

Pairing difficulties may delay surgical procedures that rely on the wireless footswitch. The recall affects all units with this model number.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and in Australia, Canada, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.

Users should verify that the wireless footswitch properly pairs with the Soltive Laser system before performing procedures. For assistance, contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas.

The recalled product

Product
Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System Wireless Footswitch, Model TFL-AFSWL
Manufacturer
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Hazard
  • pairing-failure

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 (3)

  • Model: TFL-AFSWL
  • UDI-DI: 00821925044258
  • Serial Numbers: All Serial Numbers.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.