AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC: Abbott brand Advanced Femtosecond Laser Systems, Model iFS, Catalog Number: J20007D/J/K; Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA Product Usage: Intended Use for: IntraLase Femtosecond (Model 2 and 3) and iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser Systems. FS Laser Systems are ophthalmic surgical lasers used in certain patient populations: (1) In patients undergoing surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea; (2) In patients undergoing surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea to create tunnels for placement of corneal ring segments; (3) In lamellar IEK [lntraLase Enabled Keratoplasty] and corneal harvesting ; (4) In the creation of a corneal flap in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea; (5) In the creation of a lamellar cut/resection of the cornea for lamellar IEK for the creation of a penetrating cut/incision for penetrating IEK.

Recall number

Z-0167-2012

Recalling firm

AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC

Product

Abbott brand Advanced Femtosecond Laser Systems, Model iFS, Catalog Number: J20007D/J/K; Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpitas, CA Product Usage: Intended Use for: IntraLase Femtosecond (Model 2 and 3) and iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser Systems. FS Laser Systems are ophthalmic surgical lasers used in certain patient populations: (1) In patients undergoing surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea; (2) In patients undergoing surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea to create tunnels for placement of corneal ring segments; (3) In lamellar IEK [lntraLase Enabled Keratoplasty] and corneal harvesting ; (4) In the creation of a corneal flap in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea; (5) In the creation of a lamellar cut/resection of the cornea for lamellar IEK for the creation of a penetrating cut/incision for penetrating IEK.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2011-10-12

Posted

2011-11-04

Terminated

2013-05-01

Reason

The firm has identified a discrepancy in cut depth that may affect deep corneal incisions (e.g. 300 m or deeper) created using the Laser System.

Root cause

Process design

Action

Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) issued an "ADVISORY NOTICE" letter dated October 12, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the affected products, the problem, and the actions needed to be taken. Customers were instructed to exercise caution when making cuts that approach the corneal endothelium. The letter includes a 1-page Operator's Manual addendum that clarifies the recommendations. The letter states that AMO will conduct a field correction to adjust the EOF on the affected FS Laser Systems. The letter includes a response form to be completed and returned as per the instructions. Customers were instructed to notify all appropriate staff/personnel of the Advisory Notice. For any further questions regarding the information or recommendations, contact an AMO representative at 1-800-266-3375

Quantity

1226 total laser systems

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide)

Lot, serial or model codes

All units of these models (models 2, 3 and iFS) except model 1.

510(k) numbers

["K031960"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

HNO

Firm FEI

3006695864

Firm city

Milpitas

Firm state

CA

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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