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Event 77170

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
April 04, 2017
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Laserex Systems Inc.

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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device · product 1 of 1

Ellex Tango Reflex with slit lamp Laser Ophthalmic In the SLT mode, the device is intended to be used for selective laser trabeculoplasty (ST) operations (laser trabeculoplasty for primary open angle glaucoma). In the VAG mode it is intended to be used to perform procedures requiring the rupture of tissue in the eye for Iridotomy and Iridectomy, Posterior capsulotomy and Posterior membranectomy.

Z-2172-2017
Recall number
Z-2172-2017
Initiated
April 04, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Laserex Systems Inc.
Quantity
83

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
It was discovered the unit produced a laser emission without pressing the fire button when the slit-lamp was driven to its lowest position prior to use on any patient.

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Reason for recall

It was discovered the unit produced a laser emission without pressing the fire button when the slit-lamp was driven to its lowest position prior to use on any patient.

Code information

Serial No: TR 0010, TR 0095

Distribution pattern

US Distribution