OmniGuide BP-ROBOTIC ( BeamPath Robotic), Single Use Cat. # BP-ROBOTIC The OmniGuide Fiber is...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0453-2013 — Class II — November 5, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0453-2013 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | November 5, 2012 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | OmniGuide, Inc. |
| Location | Cambridge, MA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 45 units |
Product Description
OmniGuide BP-ROBOTIC ( BeamPath Robotic), Single Use Cat. # BP-ROBOTIC The OmniGuide Fiber is indicated for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues including intra-oral tissues. It is indicated in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, oral/maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, dermatology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, urology, and pulmonology, and can be used in open surgical procedures as well as endoscopic minimally invasive procedures in conjunction with rigid or flexible endoscopes, such as in laryngoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, hysteroscopy and bronchoscopy
Reason for Recall
Failure of glue joint, allowed a portion of the single use device to shift inside, may separate and fall into the patient
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution including AZ, FL, MA, NY, OH, and OR.
Lot / Code Information
Lot Numbers: LA121003AO-P1 LA121003AQ-P1 LA121001CB-P1 LA121003AL-P1 LA121002AC-P1 LA121001CC-P1 LA121001BZ-P1 LA121001BZ-P1 LA121001AR-P1 LA121001AQ-P1 LA121001CA-P1 LA120926BA-P1 LA120926AS-P1 LA120919BG-P1 LA120920AF-P1 LA120924AG-P1 :
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.