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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 18, 2025

Brand Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Name: Soltive SuperPulsed Laser Fibers - Single Use Model/Catalog Numbers: TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS, TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TLF-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX550S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX940S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX150S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX365S-JA (Japan Only); Product Description: SOLTIVE Laser Fibers are delivery devices tha

Potential for thermal incident including an unexpected occurrence of smoke, sparks, burning, or unsteady flames during clinical use. The fracturing of the fiber is the cause of, o…

Recall #
Z-1922-2025
Affected scope
551,154 units (417859 US, 133710 OUS)
Initiated
May 6, 2025
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Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled Brand Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Name: Soltive SuperPulsed Laser Fi… - a moderate-severity action.

Brand Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Name: Soltive SuperPulsed Laser Fi… was recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas in June 18, 2025. Reason: Potential for thermal incident including an unexpected occurrence of smoke, sparks, burning, or unsteady flam…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1922-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Olympus Corporation of the Americas issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for thermal incident including an unexpected occurrence of smoke, sparks, burning, or unsteady flam….

Moderate
severity level
551K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
June 18, 2025
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1922-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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

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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

Brand Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Name: Soltive SuperPulsed Laser Fibers - Single Use Model/Catalog Numbers: TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS, TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TLF-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX550S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX940S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX150S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX365S-JA (Japan Only); Product Description: SOLTIVE Laser Fibers are delivery devices that transmit laser energy from the laser console to the treatment site through the fiber tip. The laser connector secures the device to the laser.

Reason for recall

Potential for thermal incident including an unexpected occurrence of smoke, sparks, burning, or unsteady flames during clinical use. The fracturing of the fiber is the cause of, or contributes to, these thermal incidents.

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-1922-2025
Date reported June 18, 2025
Date initiated May 6, 2025
Recalling firm Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Firm location Center Valley, PA
Affected scope 551,154 units (417859 US, 133710 OUS)
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AU, CA, CL, DE, HK, JP, SG.

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

Scale of Impact

551,154 units (417859 US, 133710 OUS) units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Name: Soltive SuperPulsed Laser Fibers - Single Use Model/Catalog Numbers: TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS, TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TLF-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX550S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX940S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX150S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX365S-JA (Japan Only); Product Description: SOLTIVE Laser Fibers are delivery devices that transmit laser energy from the laser console to the treatment site through the fiber tip. The laser connector secures the device to the laser.. Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Units affected: 551,154 units (417859 US, 133710 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for thermal incident including an unexpected occurrence of smoke, sparks, burning, or unsteady flames during clinical use. The fracturing of the fiber is the cause of, or contributes to, these thermal incidents.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 18, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1922-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AU, CA, CL, DE, HK, JP, SG..
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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