ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported January 30, 2013

GreenLight HPS (High Performance System) GreenLight XPS (Xcelerated Performance System) Manufactured by AMS, Solutions for Life Innovation Center. GreenLight HPS and XPS Surgical Lasers Systems and accessories are intended for use in endoscopic 532 nm laser resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0700-2013.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

During electrical recertification testing it was found that the Voltage Scaling Board was non-conforming to the IEC 60601-1-2 standard.

Recall #: Z-0700-2013
Affected scope: 389 devices, all model numbers.
Initiated: December 11, 2012

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Ams Innovative Center - San Jose recalled GreenLight HPS (High Performance System) GreenLight XPS (Xcelerated Performance System) … - a moderate-severity action.

GreenLight HPS (High Performance System) GreenLight XPS (Xcelerated Performance System) … was recalled by Ams Innovative Center - San Jose in January 30, 2013. Reason: During electrical recertification testing it was found that the Voltage Scaling Board was non-conforming to t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0700-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ams Innovative Center - San Jose issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During electrical recertification testing it was found that the Voltage Scaling Board was non-conforming to t….

Moderate
severity level: 389 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: January 30, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0700-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

GreenLight HPS (High Performance System) GreenLight XPS (Xcelerated Performance System) Manufactured by AMS, Solutions for Life Innovation Center. GreenLight HPS and XPS Surgical Lasers Systems and accessories are intended for use in endoscopic 532 nm laser resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Reason for recall

During electrical recertification testing it was found that the Voltage Scaling Board was non-conforming to the IEC 60601-1-2 standard.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0700-2013
Date reported	January 30, 2013
Date initiated	December 11, 2012
Recalling firm	Ams Innovative Center - San Jose
Firm location	San Jose, CA
Affected scope	389 devices, all model numbers.
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

389 devices, all model numbers. units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

During electrical recertification testing it was found that the Voltage Scaling Board was non-conforming to the IEC 60601-1-2 standard.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0700-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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