Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 31, 2014
A software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use.
Bausch & Lomb Inc recalled Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL1433 (Stellaris PC w v3 Software) with BL22… - a moderate-severity action.
Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL1433 (Stellaris PC w v3 Software) with BL22… was recalled by Bausch & Lomb Inc in December 31, 2014. Reason: A software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to F…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0863-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Bausch & Lomb Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to F….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0863-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0863-2015) was formally reported on December 31, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 4, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Bausch & Lomb Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Louis, MO. Federal records list the affected scope as 79.
The documented reason for this recall is: A software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, …. 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
79
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
A software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0863-2015 |
| Date reported | December 31, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 4, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Bausch & Lomb Inc |
| Firm location | Saint Louis, MO |
| Affected scope | 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, Fran… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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