Date Initiated by Firm |
August 23, 2019 |
Date Posted |
April 01, 2020 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 05, 2021 |
Recall Number |
Z-1631-2020 |
Recall Event ID |
85200 |
510(K)Number |
K062963
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Product Classification |
Powered laser surgical instrument - Product Code GEX
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Product |
Pharos Excimer Laser, Model: EX-308 - Product Usage: The Pharos EX-308 Excimer Laser System is designed to treat the skin disorders psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma using phototherapy. The excimer laser system produces collimated 308 nm radiation, within the invisible region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The UV radiation falls within the range of ultraviolet B (UVB), which is used to treat photo-responsive skin disorders. |
Code Information |
All serial numbers. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Ra Medical Systems, Inc. 2070 Las Palmas Dr Carlsbad CA 92011-1518
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For Additional Information Contact |
Andrew Jackson 877-635-1800
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
At doses of less than 100 mJ, in custom and auto repeat modes, a software error in the excimer laser phototherapy system causes the device to fail to cease firing as long as the foot pedal or handpiece switch is depressed. This malfunction can cause overtreatment, which could result in strong erythema, and possibly cause blisters.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Software change control |
Action |
On 08/23/2019, Medical Device Correction was mailed to customers. Customers were informed that the recalling firm's service department would contact them to replace the software. Unitl the software is replaced, do not use doses less than 100 mJ. During service visits customers were informed that software was updated to 1.06 ZRPL |
Quantity in Commerce |
10 |
Distribution |
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, OR, MS, NY. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = GEX and Original Applicant = RA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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