CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
SideFire Directional Laser Probe recalled by Monteris Medical
Monteris Medical is recalling SideFire Directional Laser Probe, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 3 Oct 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0227-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69514
- Recalling firm
- Monteris Medical, Plymouth, MN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 19 Nov 2014
- Reported
- 26 Nov 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Nov 2014 | Classified by FDA | +47 days |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Monteris Medical received a complaint of a separation of the distal sapphire tip from the laser delivery probe.
Product as listed by the FDA
SideFire Directional Laser Probe, REF: NBP101-01, NBP201-01, NBP301-01, NBP401-01, NBP501-01. These laser probes are part of the NeuroBlate System, a unique collection of MRI-compatible laser devices and accessories that create an MRI guided delivery of precision thermal therapy in the brain. The NeuroBlate System components include Gas-cooled Laser Delivery Probes to deliver controlled energy to a target zone.
Where it was distributed
US Distribution including the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, KS, MN, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA
CaliforniaConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaKansasMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvaniaTexasVirginia
Stores named: Target
Questions about this recall
Is SideFire Directional Laser Probe recalled?
Yes. Monteris Medical recalled SideFire Directional Laser Probe on 3 Oct 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0227-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Monteris Medical received a complaint of a separation of the distal sapphire tip from the laser delivery probe.
Which lots are affected?
serial numbers: 20368-1-C1112-01, 20368-1-C1112-02, 20368-1-C1112-03, 20368-1-C1112-04, 20368-1-C1112-05, 20368-1-C1112-06, 20368-1-C1112-07, 20368-1-C1112-08, 20368-1-C1112-09, 20368-1-C3173-02, 20368-1-C3173-03, 20368-1-C3173-04, 20368-1-C3173-05, 20368-1-C3173-06, 20368-1-C3173-07, 20368-1-C3173-08, 20368-1-C3173-09, 20368-1-C3173-10, 20368-1-C3173-11, 20368-1-C3173-12, 20368-1-C3173-13, 20368-1-C3173-14, 20368-1-C3173-15, 20368-1-C3173-16, 20368-1-C3173-17, 20368-1-C3173-18, 20368-1-C3173-19, 20368-1-C3173-20, 20368-1-C3258-01, 20368-1-C3258-02, 20368-1-C3258-04, 20368-1-C3258-05, 20368-1-C3258-06, 20368-1-C3258-07, 20368-1-C3258-12, 20368-1-C3258-13, 20368-1-C3258-14, 20368-1-C3462-01, 20368-1-C3462-02, 20368-1-C3462-03, 20368-1-C3462-04, 20368-1-C3462-05, 20368-1-C3462-06, 20368-1-C3462-07, 20368-1-C3462-08, 20368-1-C3462-09, 20368-1-C3462-10, 20368-1-C3462-11, 20368-1-C3462-12, 20368-1-C3462-13, 20368-1-C3462-14, 20368-1-C3462-16, 20368-1-C3462-17, 20368-1-C3462-18, 20368-1-C3462-19, 20368-1-C3462-22, 20368-1-C3462-24, 20368-1-C3462-25, 20368-1-C3756-01, 20368-1-C3756-02, 20368-1-C3756-04, 20368-1-C3756-05, 20368-1-C3756-06, 20368-1-C3756-07, 20368-1-C3756-08, 20368-1-C3756-11, 20368-1-C3756-12, 20368-2-C1276-02, 20368-2-C1276-04, 20368-2-C1276-05, 20368-2-C1276-06, 20368-2-C1276-07, 20368-2-C1276-08, 20368-2-C1276-09, 20368-2-C1276-11, 20368-2-C1276-12, 20368-2-C1276-13, 20368-2-C1276-14, 20368-2-C1276-15, 20368-2-C1276-16, 20368-2-C1276-17, 20368-2-C1276-18, 20368-2-C1276-19, 20368-2-C1276-20, 20368-2-C1276-21, 20368-2-C1276-22, 20368-2-C3287-01, 20368-2-C3287-02, 20368-2-C3287-03, 20368-2-C3287-04, 20368-2-C3287-05, 20368-2-C3287-06, 20368-2-C3287-07, 20368-2-C3287-08, 20368-2-C3287-09, 20368-2-C3287-10, 20368-2-C3287-11, 20368-2-C3287-12, 20368-2-C3287-13, 20368-2-C3287-14, 20368-2-C3287-15, 20368-2-C3287-16, 20368-2-C3287-17, 20368-2-C3287-19, 20368-2-C3287-20, 20368-2-C3287-21, 20368-2-C3287-22, 20368-2-C3472-01, 20368-2-C3472-02, 20368-2-C3472-03, 20368-2-C3472-04, 20368-2-C3472-05, 20368-2-C3472-06, 20368-2-C3472-07, 20368-2-C3472-08, 20368-2-C3472-09, 20368-2-C3472-10, 20368-2-C3472-11, 20368-3-C1115-01, 20368-3-C1115-02, 20368-3-C1115-03, 20368-3-C1115-04, 20368-3-C1115-05, 20368-3-C1115-06, 20368-3-C1115-07, 20368-3-C1115-08, 20368-3-C1115-09, 20368-3-C1115-10, 20368-3-C1116-01, 20368-3-C1116-02, 20368-3-C1116-04, 20368-3-C1116-05, 20368-3-C1116-06, 20368-3-C3293-01, 20368-3-C3293-02, 20368-3-C3293-03, 20368-3-C3293-04, 20368-3-C3293-05, 20368-3-C3293-07, 20368-3-C3293-10, 20368-3-C3293-11, 20368-3-C3293-13, 20368-3-C3293-14, 20368-3-C3293-15, 20368-3-C3293-16, 20368-3-C3293-17, 20368-3-C3293-19, 20368-3-C3293-20, 20368-3-C3293-21, 20368-3-C3293-23, 20368-3-C3452-04, 20368-3-C3452-06, 20368-3-C3452-07, 20368-3-C3452-09, 20368-3-C3452-10, 20368-3-C3452-11, 20368-3-C3452-13, 20368-3-C3452-14, 20368-3-C3452-15, 20368-3-C3452-17, 20368-3-C3452-18, 20368-3-C3452-20, 20368-3-C3452-21, 20368-3-C3452-22, 20368-3-C3452-24, 20368-3-C3452-25, 20368-3-C3512-01, 20368-3-C3512-02, 20368-3-C3512-03, 20368-3-C3512-04, 20368-3-C3512-05, 20368-3-C3512-06, 20368-3-C3512-08, 20368-4-C1117-01, 20368-4-C1117-02, 20368-4-C1117-03, 20368-4-C1117-05, 20368-4-C1117-06, 20368-4-C1117-08, 20368-4-C1117-09, 20368-4-C1117-10, 20368-4-C3166-01, 20368-4-C3166-02, 20368-4-C3166-03, 20368-4-C3166-04, 20368-4-C3166-05, 20368-4-C3166-06, 20368-4-C3166-07, 20368-4-C3166-08, 20368-4-C3166-09, 20368-4-C3166-10, 20368-4-C3166-12, 20368-4-C3166-13, 20368-4-C3166-14, 20368-4-C3166-15, 20368-4-C3166-16, 20368-4-C3166-17, 20368-4-C3166-18, 20368-4-C3166-19, 20368-4-C3166-20, 20368-4-C3264-01, 20368-4-C3264-02, 20368-4-C3264-03, 20368-4-C3264-04, 20368-4-C3264-06, 20368-4-C3264-08, 20368-4-C3264-09, 20368-4-C3264-10, 20368-4-C3264-12, 20368-4-C3264-14, 20368-4-C3264-15, 20368-4-C3264-16, 20368-4-C3264-17, 20368-4-C3264-18, 20368-4-C3264-19, 20368-4-C3264-21, 20368-4-C3264-22, 20368-4-C3264-24, 20368-4-C3264-25, 20368-5-C1118-03, 20368-5-C1118-04, 20368-5-C1118-05, 20368-5-C3298-03, 20368-5-C3298-04, 20368-5-C3298-05, 20368-5-C3298-06, 20368-5-C3298-07, 20368-5-C3298-08, 20368-5-C3298-09, 20368-5-C3298-10, 20368-5-C3798-01, 20368-5-C3798-02, 20368-5-C3798-21, 20368-5-C3798-22.
Where was it sold?
US Distribution including the states of CA, CT, FL, GA, KS, MN, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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