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Health product recall

Star S4 LR Excimer Laser System (2013-09-18)

Starting date:
September 18, 2013
Posting date:
October 28, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36445

Recalled Products

Star S4 LR Excimer Laser System 

Reason

The advisory notice is associated with the VISX Excimer laser system (Licence 2145). This action will address an identified failure of the lamp and illumination system within the laser unit caused by an unexpected failure in the ac power distribution printed circuit board (PCB) in the VISX Excimer laser system, specifically models Star S2, Star S3, Star S4 Custom VSS and Star S4 IR.

Affected products

Star S4 LR Excimer Laser System

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer 

Model or catalog number
  • STAR S4 IR
Companies
Manufacturer
Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC
510 Cottonwood Drive
Milpitas
95035
California
UNITED STATES