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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL1433 (Stellaris PC w v3 Software) with BL2272 (Laser Upgrade kit) Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System with integrated laser module. System is used for the surgical treatment/removal of cataractous lens, vitreous removal and certain treatments of the posterior portion of the eye.

Reported: December 31, 2014 Initiated: November 4, 2014 #Z-0863-2015

Product Description

Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL1433 (Stellaris PC w v3 Software) with BL2272 (Laser Upgrade kit) Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System with integrated laser module. System is used for the surgical treatment/removal of cataractous lens, vitreous removal and certain treatments of the posterior portion of the eye.

Reason for Recall

A software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Units Affected
79
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Distribution including to the states of AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MS, NH, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, WI and WV., and to the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
Location
Saint Louis, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL1433 (Stellaris PC w v3 Software) with BL2272 (Laser Upgrade kit) Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System with integrated laser module. System is used for the surgical treatment/removal of cataractous lens, vitreous removal and certain treatments of the posterior portion of the eye.. Recalled by Bausch & Lomb Inc. Units affected: 79.
Why was this product recalled?
A software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 31, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0863-2015.