Boston Scientific recalls AURIGA 30 laser systems due to potential power degradation causing low power errors. Affected units may stop emitting laser pulses during surgery.
Certain Auriga consoles may exhibit faster than normal power degradation due to a potential issue in the mechanical cooling system that could lead to a low power error (1301) being displayed on the screen. The console is designed to stop emitting laser pulses and enters a stand-by mode after a low power error message.
Boston Scientific is recalling AURIGA 30 laser systems that may show a low power error message due to a cooling system issue. This could cause the system to stop emitting laser pulses during surgical procedures.
The laser console may experience faster power degradation because of a potential issue in its mechanical cooling system. This can trigger a low power error message (1301), causing the console to stop emitting laser pulses temporarily during surgery.
Medical professionals using the AURIGA 30 laser system for surgical procedures are most at risk. The recall affects units sold for specific surgical specialties including urology, gastroenterology, and more.
Check for the product name 'AURIGA 30 Laser System' with serial number 21302949. The system is intended for surgical procedures in specialties like urology and gastroenterology.
Look for error code 1301 on the console screen indicating a low power condition.
The recall is due to a potential issue in the mechanical cooling system that may cause faster power degradation, leading to low power error messages.
The console stops emitting laser pulses and enters a stand-by mode to prevent further operation.
Check for the product name 'AURIGA 30 Laser System' with serial number 21302949, which is used in specific surgical specialties.
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Subject: Recall Z-1398-2019 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1398-2019 from Boston Scientific. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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