FDA Devices recall · Reported June 16, 2021
Myriad-LX Light Source-for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualization of tissue during resection Part Number NN-7013 The Myriad-LX light source is a high-intensity 300W Xenon illuminator with a touch screen and digital dimming controls. The source is fitted with a proprietary connector to ensure usage is reserved for the Myriad-LX Illumination Fiber.
(1) Updated IFU for the LX Illumination Packs: Warning - Avoid contact between the distal opening of the delivery sleeve and tissue/debris within the surgical.field to prevent c…
Nico Corp. recalled Myriad-LX Light Source-for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualizati… - a moderate-severity action.
Myriad-LX Light Source-for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualizati… was recalled by Nico Corp. in June 16, 2021. Reason: (1) Updated IFU for the LX Illumination Packs: Warning - Avoid contact between the distal opening of the de…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1840-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Nico Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-(1) Updated IFU for the LX Illumination Packs: Warning - Avoid contact between the distal opening of the de….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 80 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- June 16, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1840-2021 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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.
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Product description
Myriad-LX Light Source-for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualization of tissue during resection Part Number NN-7013 The Myriad-LX light source is a high-intensity 300W Xenon illuminator with a touch screen and digital dimming controls. The source is fitted with a proprietary connector to ensure usage is reserved for the Myriad-LX Illumination Fiber.
Reason for recall
(1) Updated IFU for the LX Illumination Packs: Warning - Avoid contact between the distal opening of the delivery sleeve and tissue/debris within the surgical.field to prevent complete occlusion. Some surgical approaches (e.g., endonasal) may increase this potential. {f unintended reduction in light output occurs and/or occlusion of the sleeve is suspected, both the delivery sleeve and the fiber should be replaced (2) Removal for the LX Light Source potential for the distal tip of the sleeve/fiber assembly potential to burn healthy tissue resulting in minor to moderate injury to the patient or end user.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1840-2021 |
| Date reported | June 16, 2021 |
| Date initiated | April 30, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Nico Corp. |
| Firm location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Affected scope | 80 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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