Enforcement Report - Week of November 28, 2012
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Event Detail
| Event ID | 63516 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Devices |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recalling Firm | Kerr Corporation |
| City | Middleton |
| State | WI |
| Country | US |
| Voluntary/Mandated | Voluntary: Firm Initiated |
| Recall Initiation Date | 2012-04-10 |
| Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public | Letter |
| Distribution Pattern | Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and EU. |
Product Detail
| Product Description | Code Info | Classification | Reason for Recall | Product Quantity | Recall Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The brand name of the device is Laser Loupes, a dentalloupe with laser eye protection. Laser Loupes have been assigned product code 79 FSP and are classified as a Class I Medical Devices. Laser Loupes are available with four (4) different filters of different colors. Each colored filter is associated with specific laser frequency ranges. The device listing number for this product is E160359. The intended use of this device is to magnify the operatory field and provide laser eye protection. | The Laser Loupes are custom made-to-order products. There are no general model, catalog, code, lot or serial numbers. Laser Loupes have no expiration date. The affected units were produced and distributed since September 2008. | Class II | The firm initiated the recall for Laser Loupes because the ink used to mark which laser frequency each laser Loupe protects against may wipe off. The loupes work according to specification, but the marking may not permanently adhere to the device. | 639 units | Z-0414-2013 |
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