| Class 2 Device Recall AMS GreenLight PV Surgical Laser System | |
Date Initiated by Firm | February 08, 2010 |
Date Posted | February 14, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 14, 2011 |
Recall Number | Z-1229-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
56058 |
510(K)Number | K010284 |
Product Classification |
Powered laser surgical instrument - Product Code GEX
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Product | AMS brand GreenLight PV Laser System, Model-P/N: 0010-9230;
Product is manufactured and distributed by AMS Solutions,
San Jose, CA
The GreenLight Surgical Laser System and accessories are intended for use in endoscopic (cystscopic) KTP 532 nm laser resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The entire laser unit and controls are contained in a single console that is connected to external electricity and water sources. Fibers are sterile, single-use, disposable fiber optic delivery systems, designed to deliver 532nm laser energy, the fiber is connected to the laser console and used to cut, coagulate and vaporize prostate tissue. |
Code Information |
All units of the model. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
AMS Innovative Center - San Jose 3070 Orchard Dr San Jose CA 95134-2011
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For Additional Information Contact | Alberto Sanchez 408-943-0636 Ext. 6703 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | A failure mode whereby the fiber attachment to the GreenLight PV laser system could inadvertently be broken. If fiber were to bend sharply at point of fiber connection, it may break and cause a burn. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
Action | AMS Innovative Center - San Jose issued Important Product Update Information letters via express mail on February 8, 2010, and September 15, 2010 to all its direct consignees. The letters identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to attach the Fiber Guard to their GreenLight PV Laser System, and to complete the Response Form in the enclosed, self-addressed, postage paid envelope to AMS.
For any questions regarding this recall call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-356-7600 or send an e-mail to CustomerCare@ammd.com. |
Quantity in Commerce | ~242,000 units |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution including US |
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
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