STAR Excimer Laser System recall
STAR Excimer Laser System, Model STAR S4 IR, Catalog Number: 0030-4864, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.
Why was STAR Excimer Laser System recalled?
This corrective action will address an identified failure of the lamp and illumination system within the laser unit caused by an unexpected failure of a thyristor component on the AC Power Distribution Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
All units of these models: STAR S2 Excimer Laser System; STAR S3 ActiveTrak; STAR S4 with Variable Spot Scanning; and STAR S41R; There are no expiration dates for the STAR Excimer Laser Systems.
- Product
- STAR Excimer Laser System, Model STAR S4 IR, Catalog Number: 0030-4864, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC Milpitas, CA The STAR Excimer Laser Systems are indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
- Quantity
- 834 units in total
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Japan, and Latin America.
- Recall date
- October 30, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)