Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 29, 2019
Pin hole package failures compromising sterility of product
Dornier Medtech America, Inc. recalled Dornier Diode Laser Fibers:Used with Dornier Medilas D Family Lasers Part Number/Descrip… — a moderate-severity action.
Dornier Diode Laser Fibers:Used with Dornier Medilas D Family Lasers Part Number/Descrip… was recalled by Dornier Medtech America, Inc. in May 29, 2019. Reason: Pin hole package failures compromising sterility of product. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1381-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Dornier Medtech America, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Pin hole package failures compromising sterility of product.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1381-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1381-2019) was formally reported on May 29, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 1, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Dornier Medtech America, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Kennesaw, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as 400 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Pin hole package failures compromising sterility of product Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. 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, 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 recall sits in its category — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
400 units
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Dornier Diode Laser Fibers:Used with Dornier Medilas D Family Lasers Part Number/Description: K1001291 600 micron single use fiber K2011824 600 micron single use fiber K1001293 600 micron single use fiber K2011826 600 micron 5X reusable fiber K1008084 600 micron single use fiber K2011828 400 micron 5X reusable fiber K1010500 600 micron fibertome fiber K2012021 600 micron single use fiber K1015640 AngioSpot Fiber Kit K2012393 600 micron single use fiber K2010292 400 micron single use fiber K2012439 600 micron 5X reusable fiber K2010667 micron ITT fiber K2012875 600 micron 3X reusable fiber K2010710 400 micron single use fiber K2012879 400 micron 3X reusable fiber K2011822 400 micron single use fiber Product Usage: The Dornier Diode Fibers are accessories to the Dornier Medilas D Family Lasers. The Dornier Medilas D Family Lasers, specifically the Medilas D Litebeam, Medilas D LiteBeam +, Medilas D UroBeam, Medilas D MultiBeam, Medilas D FlexiPulse and Medilas D MagnaPulse, are indicated for use in medicine and surgery, in the following medical specialties: Urology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Dermatology, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Gastroenterology, ENT, and Radiology. The Dornier Medilas D Family Lasers, specifically the Medilas D Litebeam, Medilas D LiteBeam +, Medilas D UroBeam, Medilas D MultiBeam, Medilas D FlexiPulse. and Medilas D MagnaPulse, are intended for use in cutting, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment (including laparoscopes, hysteroscopes, bronchoscopes, gastroscopes, cystoscopes, and colonoscopies), in incision/excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue in contact and non-contact open surgery (with or without a handpiece), in the treatment and/or removal of vascular lesions (tumors) and removal of unwanted hair, for endovascular coagulation of the greater saphenous vein of the thigh in patients with superficial vein reflux and treatment of reticular veins and branch varicosities. The Dornier Medilas D Family Lasers, specifically the Medilas D UroBeam, Medilas D MultiBeam, Medilas D FlexiPulse and Medilas D MagnaPulse, are intended for use in the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over the age of 50 with prostates with median and/or lateral lobes ranging in total volume from 28-85 cc.
Pin hole package failures compromising sterility of product
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1381-2019 |
| Date reported | May 29, 2019 |
| Date initiated | April 1, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Dornier Medtech America, Inc. |
| Firm location | Kennesaw, GA |
| Affected scope | 400 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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