Recall Record

Carlsbad, CA, United States

Ra Medical Systems, Inc. recalls

6 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 16 October 2020. None are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls6
Ongoing (FDA)0
Terminated or completed6
Class I (FDA)0

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 October 2020
Terminated
11 January 2023
Reason
Due to footswitch not meeting required specification for protection from ingress of solids or liquids. If spilling of liquids near or on the footswitch, it may fail in the 'on' position and allow the laser to continue to lase.
Distribution
US Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, NC, NV, NY, OK, OR, TX, and WA; and to OUS country: Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0569-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
24 July 2020
Terminated
9 August 2023
Reason
Due to the taller wheel mounting on the laser, the laser may fall over potentially causing user or patient injury.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NV, NY, OR, OK, PA, TX, WA and the country of Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0050-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 January 2020
Terminated
1 November 2021
Reason
A software issue was identified which could result in user or patient injury, or may adversely impact laser performance. It is possible that an unintended release of laser light (radiation) may occur, injuring the user or patient.
Distribution
US: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MD, NC, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN,TX, WI. OUS: Italy and Japan.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2497-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
19 September 2019
Terminated
31 July 2023
Reason
The firm has become aware there is a potential problem with its DABRA catheters resulting in higher catheter calibration failure rate due to the product shelf life is currently less than the labeled shelf life.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide - MI, TN, CA, FL, OR, PA, AZ, AL, VA, GA, TX, ID, AR, NC, IN, SC, CT, NY, KS, LA, NV, MS, NE, MD, IL, OK, MA, WA, MO, WI, KY. OUS - Netherlands, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Italy, France
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2006-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 August 2019
Terminated
5 May 2021
Reason
At doses of less than 100 mJ, in custom and auto repeat modes, a software error in the excimer laser phototherapy system causes the device to fail to cease firing as long as the foot pedal or handpiece switch is depressed. This malfunction can cause overtreatment, which could result in strong erythema, and possibly cause blisters.
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, OR, MS, NY.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1631-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 February 2018
Reason
Lasers/Catheters did not calibrate during set-up prior to use.
Distribution
U.S: CA, PA
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2218-2019

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.