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Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Medtronic Visualase(R) Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) 15MM TIP Recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. Due to Medtronic has become aware that the VCLAS 15MM...

Date: June 7, 2017
Company: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Navigation, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Medtronic Visualase(R) Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS) 15MM TIP, REF 9735561, (1) Laser Diffusing Fiber - 600um Core, 15mm Tip, (1) Cooling Catheter with 3M(TM) SteriStrip(TM), (1) Pump Tubing Set, (1) Drainage Bag. Medtronic Navigation, Inc. Louisville, CO 80027

Quantity: 214 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Medtronic has become aware that the VCLAS 15MM TIP cap, also referred to as Tuohy Borst Adapter (TBA), may not be capable of creating a seal around the optical fiber to ensure adequate saline flow through the cooling system. When the TBA is unable to seal around the optical fiber, low retention force to the optical fiber may occur, causing saline to leak out of the TBA.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 7 states: CA, FL, GA, IL, MN, NY, TX

Affected (7 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. has 91 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report