ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported July 25, 2018

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) labeled as: a. Part Number 9735559, Visualase¿ Cooled Laser Applicator System 3mm Tip; b. Part Number 9735560 Visualase¿ Cooled Laser Applicator System 10mm Tip; c. Part Number 9735561 Visualase¿ Cooled Laser Applicator System 15mm Tip Product Usage: The Visualase Thermal Therapy System is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2501-2018.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. International distribution to Israel..

Q: 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.

Medtronic has become aware that certain lots of the VCLAS 3MM, 10MM, and 15MM laser diffusing fibers were not tested at intended laser power levels, due to an issue related to cal…

Recall #: Z-2501-2018
Affected scope: 1,283 devices total
Initiated: March 23, 2018

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Medtronic Navigation, Inc. recalled Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) labeled as: a. Part Number 9735559,… - a moderate-severity action.

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) labeled as: a. Part Number 9735559,… was recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. in July 25, 2018. Reason: Medtronic has become aware that certain lots of the VCLAS 3MM, 10MM, and 15MM laser diffusing fibers were not…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2501-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic has become aware that certain lots of the VCLAS 3MM, 10MM, and 15MM laser diffusing fibers were not….

Moderate
severity level: 1K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: July 25, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2501-2018 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.

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

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) labeled as: a. Part Number 9735559, Visualase¿ Cooled Laser Applicator System 3mm Tip; b. Part Number 9735560 Visualase¿ Cooled Laser Applicator System 10mm Tip; c. Part Number 9735561 Visualase¿ Cooled Laser Applicator System 15mm Tip Product Usage: The Visualase Thermal Therapy System is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation or thermal therapy under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels in the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, radiology, and urology, for wavelengths 800 nm - 1060 nm. When therapy is performed under MRI guidance, and when data from compatible MRI sequences is available, the Visualase system can process images to determine relative changes in tissue temperature during therapy. The image data may be manipulated and viewed in a number of different ways, and the values of data at certain selected points may be monitored and/or displayed over time.

Reason for recall

Medtronic has become aware that certain lots of the VCLAS 3MM, 10MM, and 15MM laser diffusing fibers were not tested at intended laser power levels, due to an issue related to calibration of the test equipment, which can lead to the potential for low laser energy output from fiber or fiber burnout at lower wattage.

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	Terminated
Recall number	Z-2501-2018
Date reported	July 25, 2018
Date initiated	March 23, 2018
Recalling firm	Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Firm location	Louisville, CO
Affected scope	1,283 devices total
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. International distribution to Israel.

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

Scale of Impact

1,283 devices total units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

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? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2501-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. International distribution to Israel..

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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