FDA Device

LADAR6000 Excimer Laser System

Hazard

Observed 'central islands' in patients following custom myopia laser procedures using the LADAR6000 Excimer Laser. (On May 11, 2007, Alcon notified consignees that the device software programs for CustomCornea Myopia and CustomCornea Myopia with Astigmatism of the device would be deactivated)

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consignees were notified of the recall via two letters. On Feb. 21, 2007, consignees were requested to immediately stop performing all custom cornea myopia procedures and to return an acknowledgement card indicating they have received the alert and understand the required actions. On May 11, 2007, Alcon notified consignees that the device software programs for CustomCornea Myopia and CustomCornea Myopia with Astigmatism of the device would be deactivated. After meeting with CDRH's Office of Compliance on August 27, 2007, the recalling firm committed to total product removal of the device. Notification will begin in Sept 2007 and will be made by personal visits to each consignee.

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Products

LADAR6000 Excimer Laser System
Brand
Alcon Refractive Horizons, Inc.
UPC
All serial/lot numbers of the LADAR6000

Units Affected

102

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