ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1535-2017 ยท ORZ Eyelid Thermal Pulsation System

Tearscience, Inc

LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System/LipiFlow, System Activator (Disposable), Rx Only, Sterile

DateMar 22, 2017 (initiated Jan 30, 2017)
StatusTerminated
ReasonLabeling: The labeled storage temperature is not consistent with the temperature conditions tested for the entire four year shelf life duration.
Root causeLabeling Change Control
ActionTearscience sent an MEDICAL DEVICE LABELING CORRECTION/RECALL letter dated January 30, 2017. .Actions to be Taken by Customer: Within 10 business days of receipt of this letter, please take the following actions: 1) Read the enclosed Summary of Important Labeling Changes for the LipiFlow System. 2) Complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt form at www.TSVerify.pmcprograms.com or return the enclosed completed form by email or mail. 3) If you have stored Activators in an environment that is not temperature controlled (without heat and air conditioning), discontinue use of the
Quantity94,095 units.
DistributionUS (nationwide)
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K112704LIPIFLOW THERMAL PULSATION SYSTEM
Tearscience, Inc., Dec 19, 2011
K133127LIPIFLOW THERMAL PULSATION SYSTEM
Tearscience, Inc., Dec 23, 2013
K161357LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System
Tearscience, Inc., Nov 4, 2016