OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System, CE 0044 containing software cOS 5.00.33 Product Label for Serial Numbers: 44109015; 44106215; 44107315; and 44065613 label states "Manufactured for: OptiMedica Corporation 1310 Moffett Park Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA Product Label for Serial Numbers: 46120916; 46123116, 46124617; 46131418, and 46131618 label states "Manufactured for: OptiMedica Corporation 510 Cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 USA The Catalys Precision Laser System is indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens. Intended uses in cataract surgery include anterior capsulotomy, phacofragmentation, and the creation of single plane and multi-plane arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model: Catalys Precision Laser System, CE 0044: Catalys-U (US version) Serial Numbers: 44065613 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/27/2018 46131618 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/23/2018 46131418 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/30/2018 44107315 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/1/2018 46120916 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/23/2018 46123116 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/2/2018 44106215 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/3/2018 Catalys-I (International version) Serial Number: 44109015 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/1/2018 46124617 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/3/2018
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc
Reason for Recall:
Software upgrade exhibits failures when executing Daily Alignment Verification (DAV), specifically, cuts on the plastic hemisphere during DAV do not match the intended cuts shown on the treatment overlay screen on the system GUI.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System, CE 0044 containing software cOS 5.00.33 Product Label for Serial Numbers: 44109015; 44106215; 44107315; and 44065613 label states "Manufactured for: OptiMedica Corporation 1310 Moffett Park Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA Product Label for Serial Numbers: 46120916; 46123116, 46124617; 46131418, and 46131618 label states "Manufactured for: OptiMedica Corporation 510 Cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 USA The Catalys Precision Laser System is indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens. Intended uses in cataract surgery include anterior capsulotomy, phacofragmentation, and the creation of single plane and multi-plane arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model: Catalys Precision Laser System, CE 0044: Catalys-U (US version) Serial Numbers: 44065613 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/27/2018 46131618 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/23/2018 46131418 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/30/2018 44107315 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/1/2018 46120916 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 4/23/2018 46123116 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/2/2018 44106215 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/3/2018 Catalys-I (International version) Serial Number: 44109015 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/1/2018 46124617 - software cOS 5.00.33 install date 5/3/2018

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, CO, GA, IL, MD

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0066-2019

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