Medtronic Navigation, Inc. Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System Tubing Set kits Product numbers: VCLAS 9735559, 3mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735560, 10mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735561, 15mm tip/1.85mm catheter Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The firm received complaints on the saline tubing of Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) kit, including incorrect Luer connector assembly, incorrect drip-chamber assembly, and/or excessive adhesive causing tubing occlusion, all of which could result in disruption or prevention of saline flow.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

The firm issued its first customer notification and customer response form on 7/8/2019. On 7/16/2019, a second notification was issued to allow customers to identify recalled product by lot number. On 10/3/2019, the firm issued a third customer notification to include three additional affected lots. The firm requested customers examine inventory for affected lot numbers and quarantine for return to the firm and to complete the attached customer response form.

Distribution

As reported by FDA

AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC