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Device product

Myriad-LX Light Source-for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualization of tissue during resection Part Number NN-7013 The Myriad-LX light source is a high-intensity 300W Xenon illuminator with a touch screen and digital dimming controls. The source is fitted with a proprietary connector to ensure usage is reserved for the Myriad-LX Illumination Fiber.

Z-1840-2021

April 30, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Nico Corp.
Event
Event 87882
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
80 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1840-2021

Official wording

Reason: (1) Updated IFU for the LX Illumination Packs: Warning - Avoid contact between the distal opening of the delivery sleeve and tissue/debris within the surgical.field to prevent complete occlusion. Some surgical approaches (e.g., endonasal) may increase this potential. {f unintended reduction in light output occurs and/or occlusion of the sleeve is suspected, both the delivery sleeve and the fiber should be replaced (2) Removal for the LX Light Source potential for the distal tip of the sleeve/fiber assembly potential to burn healthy tissue resulting in minor to moderate injury to the patient or end user.

Code information: Serial Numbers 350-00194D 350-00355D 350-00356D 350-00357D 350-00376D through 350-00444D 350-00451D through 350-00460D 350-00463D through 350-00467D 350-004710 through 350-00475D

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    (1) Updated IFU for the LX Illumination Packs: Warning - Avoid contact between the distal opening of the delivery sleeve and tissue/debris within the surgical.field to prevent complete occlusion. Some surgical approaches (e.g., endonasal) may increase this potential. {f unintended reduction in light output occurs and/or occlusion of the sleeve is suspected, both the delivery sleeve and the fiber should be replaced (2) Removal for the LX Light Source potential for the distal tip of the sleeve/fiber assembly potential to burn healthy tissue resulting in minor to moderate injury to the patient or end user.