IPG Medical Thuvera Laser Console Software 2.2 Recall: False Error Code 5018 Display
IPG Medical recalls Thuvera Laser Console software version 2.2 (model MD2300F-001507) due to false error code 5018 display. No action needed as the issue doesn't affect safety.
Lower-risk recall
Software anomaly that causes a false display of error code 5018.
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What happened, in plain English
IPG Medical is recalling Thuvera Laser Console software version 2.2 for a false error code 5018 display. This issue does not cause safety risks or injuries, so no action is required. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49216-ipg-medical-thuvera-laser-console-software-2-2-recall-false.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49216-ipg-medical-thuvera-laser-console-software-2-2-recall-false · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2554-2026
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“IPG Medical Thuvera Laser Console Software 2.2 Recall: False Error Code 5018 Display.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49216-ipg-medical-thuvera-laser-console-software-2-2-recall-false. Based on FDA recall #Z-2554-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2554-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The software anomaly causes the device to display error code 5018 incorrectly, which might lead to confusion about the device's status. However, this does not cause physical harm or safety issues.
Who’s affected
Users of Thuvera Laser Console software version 2.2 (model MD2300F-001507) who have the listed serial numbers. Medical professionals using this device are most at risk if they misinterpret the error code.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thuvera Laser Console has software version 2.2 (model MD2300F-001507) and one of the listed serial numbers. The device may show error code 5018 falsely.
- Brand
IPG Medical- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Verify your Thuvera Laser Console software version is 2.2 (model MD2300F-001507) by checking the device settings or documentation.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the state of MA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 57 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What if I see error code 5018?
This is a false display caused by software version 2.2; it does not indicate a real problem with the device.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2554-2026 (May 5, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2554-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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