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Device product

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

April 04, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Laserex Systems Inc.
Event
Event 77170
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
83
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2172-2017

Official wording

Reason: 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

Derived failure modes

  • 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.