Olympus Corporation of the Americas Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AFS365, TFL-AFS550, TFL-AFS940 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AFS365, TFL-AFS550, TFL-AFS940
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: All units sold prior to 2023
Products Sold
Lot Number: All units sold prior to 2023
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System TFL Fiber Stripper, Model Numbers TFL-AFS150, TFL-AFS200, TFL-AFS36 due to The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The strippers and cleavers are provided non-sterile and labelled as reusable/autoclavable. Olympus does not have validated cleaning and sterilization instructions. Use of a non-sterile fiber stripper or cleaver on a sterile fiber poses a risk of contamination.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL notification letter dated 12/4/23 was sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the end user: Our records indicate that your facility has received one or more affected units. Olympus requests you to take the following actions: 1. Examine your inventory and quarantine any devices with the lot number specified above. 2. Please contact Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024, option 2, with the quantity and model of affected devices. Olympus will issue a Return Material Authorization to return any affected product at no charge. Olympus will issue a credit to your facility upon return of affected product. 3. Access the Olympus recall portal to indicate that you have received this notification. a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall. b. Enter the recall number "0435 c. Complete the form as instructed. 4. If you have distributed these devices outside your facility, please provide a copy of this letter to those facilities immediately. Olympus requests you to report any complaints, including product labeling issues, to our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1- 800-848-9024, option 1, and the FDA. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. Olympus fully appreciates your prompt cooperation in addressing this situation. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly by phone at (647) 999-3203 or by e-mail at Cynthia.Ow@olympus.com.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026