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Health product recall

VISUALASE COOLED CATHETER LASER APPLICATOR (2016-05-27)

Starting date:
May 27, 2016
Posting date:
June 24, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-59016

Affected products

A. VISUALASE COOLED CATHETER LASER APPLICATOR

Reason

Manufacturer received reports of melting of the VCLAS catheters during procedures to ablate tissue. Manufacturer revised the recommended treatment parameters and revised and added warnings accordingly.

Affected products

A. VISUALASE COOLED CATHETER LASER APPLICATOR

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number
  • T10: 001-4000 - VCLAS 001-4000 .4MM CORE FIBER 10M
  • T15: 001-6000 - VCLAS 001-6000 .6MM CORE FIBER 15M
Companies
Manufacturer
Medtronic Navigation
Inc.
826 Coal Creek Circle
Colorado
UNITED STATES