Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 26, 2014
Monteris Medical received a complaint of a separation of the distal sapphire tip from the laser delivery probe.
Monteris Medical Corp recalled FullFire Diffusing Tip Laser Probe, REF: DTP101-01, DTP201-01, DTP301-01, DTP401-01, DTP… - a moderate-severity action.
FullFire Diffusing Tip Laser Probe, REF: DTP101-01, DTP201-01, DTP301-01, DTP401-01, DTP… was recalled by Monteris Medical Corp in November 26, 2014. Reason: Monteris Medical received a complaint of a separation of the distal sapphire tip from the laser delivery prob…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0228-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Monteris Medical Corp issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Monteris Medical received a complaint of a separation of the distal sapphire tip from the laser delivery prob….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0228-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0228-2015) was formally reported on November 26, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 3, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Monteris Medical Corp is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plymouth, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 133 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Monteris Medical received a complaint of a separation of the distal sapphire tip from the laser delivery probe. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution including the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, KS, MN, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
133 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
FullFire Diffusing Tip Laser Probe, REF: DTP101-01, DTP201-01, DTP301-01, DTP401-01, DTP501-01. These laser probes are part of the NeuroBlate System, a unique collection of MRI-compatible laser devices and accessories that create an MRI guided delivery of precision thermal therapy in the brain. The NeuroBlate System components include Gas-cooled Laser Delivery Probes to deliver controlled energy to a target zone.
Monteris Medical received a complaint of a separation of the distal sapphire tip from the laser delivery probe.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0228-2015 |
| Date reported | November 26, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 3, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Monteris Medical Corp |
| Firm location | Plymouth, MN |
| Affected scope | 133 devices |
| Distribution | US Distribution including the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, KS, MN, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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