Auriga XL 4007 Brazil System recalled by Boston Scientific

Timeline

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Certain Auriga consoles may exhibit faster than normal power degradation due to a potential issue in the mechanical cooling system that could lead to a low power error (1301) being displayed on the screen. The console is designed to stop emitting laser pulses and enters a stand-by mode after a low power error message.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

AURIGA XL 4007 BRAZIL SYSTEM Model: M0068FS4007B0 Product Usage: The Auriga XL 4007 Laser System and the Auriga 30 Laser System including a fiber optic delivery system is intended to be used in surgical procedures such as open, laparoscopic and endoscopic, to perform incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in medical specialties including: Urology, Urinary Lithotripsy, Gastroenterology, Arthroscopy, Discectomy, Pulmonary, Gynaecology, ENT, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and General Surgery.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Romania, Russia Fed., South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam