Olympus Sterile Optical Laser Fiber, single use and reusable
FDA Device Recall #Z-1842-2021 — Class II — April 27, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1842-2021 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | April 27, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Quanta System, S.p.A. |
| Location | Samarate, N/A |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 26925 units |
Product Description
Olympus Sterile Optical Laser Fiber, single use and reusable
Reason for Recall
Product sterility is potentially compromised.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution via 6 US distributors
Lot / Code Information
Product Part Numbers: OFH302721 - lots H182604, H182605, H184521, H204109, H204110, H204111, H204112 OFH002711 - lots H182606, H182607, H182608, H182609, H182701, H182702, H182703, H182704, H182709, H204113, H204114, H204115, H204116, H204117, H204134 OFH302711 - lots H181600, H182011, H184001, H184002, H190309, H190310, H190311, H190312, H194031, H194032, H194033, H194034, H194035, H194111, H194112, H194113, H194114, H194115, H194116, H194117, H194118, H194119, H194120, H194121, H194122, H194123, H194124, H194319, H194320, H194321, H194322, H194323, H194324, H200831, H200832, H200833, H200834, H200835, H200836, H200837, H204120, H204121, H204122, H204201, H204826 OFH009911 - lots H181600, H184015, H184522, H184523, H191501, H191502, H191503, H191504, H191505, H191506, H191507, H191508, H191509, H202018, H202019, H202020, H202816, H202817, H202819, H202820, H204202, H204203, H204204 OFH005511 - lots H182012, H184012, H184013, H184014, H195016, H195017, H195018, H195019, H195020, H202813, H202814, H204509 OFH703611 - lots H181600, H182003, H182004, H182009, H183919, H183920, H183921, H183922, H183923, H183924, H184009, H184010, H184011, H184514, H184515, H184625, H184626, H184627, H184628, H194314, H194315, H194316, H194317, H194318, H194609, H194610, H194611, H194612, H194613, H194614, H194615, H202030, H202031, H202032, H202033, H202034, H202035, H202036, H202037, H202038, H202039, H202808, H202809, H202811, H202812, H204131, H204132, H204133 OFH702711 - lots H181600, H181601, H181602, H182001, H182002, H184006, H184007, H184008, H184629, H184630, H194102, H194103, H194104, H194105, H194106, H194201, H194202, H194203, H194204, H194205, H194325, H194616, H194617, H194618, H200411, H200412, H200916, H200917, H200918, H200919, H200920, H200921, H200922, H200923, H200924, H203803, H203804, H203805, H203806, H203807, H203809, H203810, H203811, H203812, H203813, H203814, H204123, H204124, H204125, H204126, H204127, H204128, H204129, H204130, H204901, H204902, H204903, H204904, H204905 OFH002011 - lots H181600, H182010, H184003, H184004, H184005, H184517, H184518, H184519, H184520, H190304, H190305, H190306, H190307, H190308, H194107, H194108, H194711, H194712, H194713, H194714, H194715, H194716, H194717, H194718, H194719, H194720, H200401, H200402, H200403, H200404, H200405, H200406, H200407, H200408, H200409, H200410, H200901, H200902, H200903, H200904, H200905, H200906, H200907, H200908, H200909 OFH002013 Lots H183616 and H183618 OFH002713 Lots H193012, H193014, H193015, H193016, H193017, H193018, H194101, H202823, H202824 OFH005513 Lot H181600 OFH702713 Lot H181600 OFH703613 Lots H183619, H183620, H183621, H183622, H204118, H204119
Other Recalls from Quanta System, S.p.A.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1844-2021 | Class II | Quanta System Sterile Optical Laser Fiber, reus... | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Z-1843-2021 | Class II | Quanta System Sterile Optical Laser Fiber, sing... | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Z-0692-2013 | Class II | Eterna Giovinezza System, Powered Laser Surgica... | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Z-0693-2013 | Class II | Ultrawave II EX 1320/ Ultrawave III EX 1320 Pow... | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Z-0691-2013 | Class II | Q-Plus T Powered Laser Surgical Instrument N... | Nov 7, 2012 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.