Optimedica Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0649-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 20, 2013

Date Posted: January 15, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0649-2014

Event ID: 67150

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 78 (39 in US, 39 internationally)

Code Information:

All units shipped prior to Octotber 18, 2013. US Serial numbers: 44055311, 44055611, 44055811, 44056012, 44056312, 44056612, 44056712, 44056812, 44057312, 44057812, 44058012, 44058212, 44058312, 44059212, 44059312, 44059612, 44059712, 44059812, 44059912, 44060012, 44060112, 44060312, 44060412. International Serial numbers: 44000811, 44055211, 44055411, 44055711, 44055911, 44056112, 44056212, 44056412, 44056512, 44056912, 44057012, 44057112, 44057212, 44057412, 44057512, 44057612, 44057712, 44057912, 44058112, 44058512, 44058612, 44058912, 44059012. 44059112 44059412 44059512 44060212 44060512 44061112 44061212 44061312 44061512 44061712 44061913 44062113 44062313 44062513 44062913 44063013 44060612 44060712 44060912 44061012 44061412 44061612 44061812 44062013 44062213 44062613 44062813 44063313 44063513 44063613 44063713 44063913.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: TX, NC, OH, IA, UT, KY, ME, CA, NY, MA. NJ, IL, PA,, TN, FL, MO, GA, HI, SC, NE, MI, and GA and countries of: Dominican Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Spain, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, France, The Netherlands, Austria, and Singapore.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated