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Terminated

Helion S Exam Light or H300 The device is intended to locally illuminate an examination area of the patient's body with high intensity light in a clinic or doctor's practice.

FDA Recall Z-0484-2014 · Posted 2013-12-12

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFSY
Date Initiated2013-02-19
Date Terminated2017-03-06
Product Quantity287

Reason for Recall

Possible fatigue failure of the plastic joint may occur after an average use of seven years.

Firm Action

TRUMPF sent an Urgent Recall Notice dated February 19, 2013, to all US affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. The recall notice instructed customers to verify if they still have these light systems, and if they do have the light system verify if they have a metal or plastic ring at the joint of concern (per the manufacturer's Safety Notice). TRUMPF will directly work with affected customers to replace the affected arm system. For further questions please call ( 888 ) 474-9359.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution including the states of AR, CA, CO, KS, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX and WA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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