ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1010-2011 ยท ONG Powered Laser Surgical Instrument With MicrobeamFractional Output

Solta Medical, Inc.

Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System----a laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology. Model Numbers: MC-SYS-SR1500-D-US; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-US-LOANER; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-UPG-US; MC-SYS-SR 1500-0-1 NTL; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-I-LOANER; MC-SYS-SR1500-D-UPG-INTL; Product is manufactured and distributed by Solta Medical, Inc., Hayward, CA The Fraxel re:store Dual Laser Sys

DateFeb 1, 2011 (initiated Dec 15, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe product has the potential to cause inadvertent laser firing which may lead to patient/operator injury if the problem recurs.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionThe firm, Solta Medical, issued three "DEVICE CORRECTION" letters, one dated December 15, 2010, the second one date December 17, 2010 and the third one dated December 20, 2010, to all affected customers. The letters described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to follow the instructions carefully, sign and date the bottom of the instruction form upon completion of the update and promptly return the signed form and USB stick in the enclosed, return-addressed envelope (Product Support, Solta Medical, 25881 Industrial Blvd., Hayward, CA 94
Quantity352 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution: USA and countries including: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K091420FRAXEL RE: STORE LASER SYSTEM, MODEL SR1500
Solta Medical, Inc., Oct 14, 2009
K101490FRAXEL RE:STORE DUAL LASER SYSTEM: MODEL, MC-SYS-SR1500-D-US
Thermage, Inc., Sep 8, 2010