FDA-Device2016-10-26Class II

LipiFlow thermal Pulsation System, consisting of Console and Activator, Model LFD-1100 The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System is intended for use by physicians as a prescription device for the application of localized heat and pressure therapy in adult patients with chronic cystic conditions of the eyelids, including meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), also known as evaporative dry eye or lipid deficiency dry eye.

Tearscience, Inc
Hazard

Complaints related to an error condition occurring during patient treatment where the FipiFlow System automatically stopped treatment after detecting a problem with the Activator.

Sold states
US Distribution including states of: AK, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA , WA, WI and Puerto Rico.
Affected count
1,200 Activators (120 boxes of 10 units)
Manufactured in
5151 McCrimmon Pkwy Ste 250, N/A, Morrisville, NC, United States
Products
LipiFlow thermal Pulsation System, consisting of Console and Activator, Model LFD-1100 The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System is intended for use by physicians as a prescription device for the application of localized heat and pressure therapy in adult patients with chronic cystic conditions of the eyelids, including meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), also known as evaporative dry eye or lipid deficiency dry eye.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0093-2017

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