Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2015-05-28TerminatedSoftware design

  Catalys Precision Laser System-Catalys - U - US product; Catalys-1 - International product; software version 3.00.05 The OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System is indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens.

  Software anomaly on OptiMedica CATALYS System version 3.00.05 that may result in incorrect parameters provided for cataract incision surgeon templates and both eyes have the same parameters.

• 2015-04-23TerminatedDevice Design

  OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System; Model No(s). Catalys-U (US), and Catalys-I (Outside US). Product Usage: Indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of crystalline lens.

  Device may experience loss of suction during treatment resulting in scoring the cornea during lens fragmentation.

• 2014-04-09TerminatedDevice Design

  Alcon LenSx Ophthalmic Laser, for use in cataract surgery for the creation of corneal cuts/incisions, anterior capsulotomy and laser phacofragmentation.

  Alcon LenSx received reports of unexpected downward motion of the gantry.

• 2014-01-08TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  Catalys Precision Laser System (United States) - Catalys-U: Catalys Precision Laser System (International) - Catalys I 200-240V ~, 50/60 Hz, 15A, (2) 15A Resettable CB: Tested and complies with FCC Part 15 Class A. OptiMedica 1310 Moffett Park Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 The OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System is indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens.

  Potential for unexpected heating of the transformer mounting bolt located within the system chassis and the subsequent melting of a non-slip computer shelf mat, which may manifest an odor and visible smoke.

• TerminatedDevice Design

  OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System, CE 0044 containing software cOS 5.00.33 Product Label for Serial Numbers: 44109015; 44106215; 44107315; and 44065613 label states "Manufactured for: OptiMedica Corporation 1310 Moffett Park Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA Product Label for Serial Numbers: 46120916; 46123116, 46124617; 46131418, and 46131618 label states "Manufactured for: OptiMedica Corporation 510 Cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 USA The Catalys Precision Laser System is indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens. Intended uses in cataract surgery include anterior capsulotomy, phacofragmentation, and the creation of single plane and multi-plane arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure.

  Software upgrade exhibits failures when executing Daily Alignment Verification (DAV), specifically, cuts on the plastic hemisphere during DAV do not match the intended cuts shown on the treatment overlay screen on the system GUI.

• Open, ClassifiedSoftware design

  Catalys Precision Laser System, Models: Catalys-U (United States), Catalys-I (International), Catalys-C (China); and Catalys Precision Laser System No Bed, Models: 0160-6020 (United States), 0160-6010 (International)

  Aberrometer and precision laser systems are affected by a remote code execution vulnerability existing when the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service is enabled, and improperly performs privileged file operations. This could be exploited to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, allowing for program installation; view/change/deleting data; or creation of new accounts with full user rights.

• TerminatedDevice Design

  The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser intended for use in the creation of corneal incisions indicated for use in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants, lamellar keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface. In addition, the FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Surgical Laser is intended for use in the creation of capsulotomy, phacofragmentation and the creation of single plane, multi-plane, arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens.

  This Correction is being initiated based on a customer complaint received on November 16, 2017 which indicated a complication with a cataract procedure. An investigation completed by the manufacturer determined that although the complication was due to user error improvements could and should be made on our part to improve the usability and performance of our device.

• TerminatedSoftware design (manufacturing process)

  LenSx Laser System. Indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery and refractive surgery.

  Alcon is conducting a voluntary recall of all LenSx Lasers with Corneal Flap Capability after receiving reports concerning incomplete corneal flap creation, which manifests as an un-dissected area(s) within the side cut.