Recall Z-0831-2012
Gulf Medical Fiberoptics, Inc. · initiated May 13, 2011
Product
Surgical Headlight labeled in part *Gulf Medical Fiberoptics*OLDSMAR, FLORIDA U.S.A.* Model Numbers: GMF-H001, GMF-H100, GMF-H101, GMF-H102, GMF-H103, GMF-H104, GMF-H105, and GMF-H106. The Surgical Headlight is a passive luminaire. It is illuminated by a source of light by way of the fiber optics and provides supplemental lighting for medical and surgical procedures.
Codes / lots: Model Numbers: GMF-H001, GMF-H100, GMF-H101, GMF-H102, GMF-H103, GMF-H104, GMF-H105, GMF-H106.
Reason for recall
Gulf Medical Fiberoptics, Inc. recalled their Surgical Headlight because the cleaning instructions for the exterior surfaces of the headlight , headgear and fiber cable with 70% isopropyl alcohol had not been validated.
FDA-determined cause: Process control
Action taken
On May 16, 2011, Gulf Medical Fiberoptics, Inc. issued to all customers an updated letter to their May 13, 2011 "Field Correction of Instructions For Use" informing them to discontinue the use of 70% isopropyl to clean the surfaces of the device. Enclosed with the letter was an updated Surgical Headlight User Guide with instructions to discard/shred/recycle the prior guide. The firm asked customers to return a form acknowledging the receipt and action from the letter. Customers with questions should contact Customer Service department manager Jacqueline Armand at 813-855-6618 ext. 427.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0831-2012
- Initiated
- May 13, 2011
- Posted by FDA
- January 20, 2012
- Terminated
- August 28, 2012
- Product code
- FST – Light, Surgical, Fiberoptic
- Quantity
- 381 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA, including the states of FL, WI, WA, AL, CA, MO, MI, OH, VA, CO, TX, TN, NC and the countries of Turkey, Brazil, Belgium, South Korea, Panama, Mexico, Ireland, Taiwan (ROC), Italy, Argentina, India, Spain, Germany, and Venezuela.
- Recalling firm
- Gulf Medical Fiberoptics, Inc., Oldsmar, FL