STAR S3 ActiveTrack Excimer System (STAR S3) Mfg by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC 510 cottonwoo...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1539-2013 — Class II — May 28, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1539-2013
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated May 28, 2013
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
Location Milpitas, CA
Product Type Devices
Quantity 1,882 total all systems

Product Description

STAR S3 ActiveTrack Excimer System (STAR S3) Mfg by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC 510 cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 The STAR Excimer Laser System, a class Ill device, is indicated for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery in certain patient populations.

Reason for Recall

Under specific conditions, there is an unlikely potential to result in inadvertent laser firing of the laser.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britian, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey, Japan, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Taiwan, Mexico, South Korea, Venezuela, Paraquay, South Korea, Russian Federation, Costa Rico, Portugal, Uruquay, Martinique, Israel, Bolivia, Ecuador, Lebanon, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Dominican Republic, United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Kuwait, Ukraine, Guatemala, Phillipines, Trinidad, Tobago, Mongolia, Jordan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Oman, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Peru, Bolivia, Croatia, Romania, Yemen, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Libyia, Slovakia, Algeria, El Salvador, and Cyprus. .

Lot / Code Information

Model 0030-4864 - all serial numbers of STAR Excimer Laser Systems that were manufactured prior to 26-Jul-2011.

Other Recalls from Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

Recall # Classification Product Date
Z-1515-2015 Class II OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System; Mode... Feb 20, 2015
Z-0048-2014 Class II STAR Excimer Laser System with Variable Spot Sc... Sep 16, 2013
Z-0047-2014 Class II STAR ActiveTrak Excimer Laser System, Model: ST... Sep 16, 2013
Z-0046-2014 Class II STAR Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S2, Cata... Sep 16, 2013
Z-0049-2014 Class II STAR Excimer Laser System, Model STAR S4 IR, Ca... Sep 16, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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.