Focalyx Technologies Recalls Focalyx Fusion Software Due to Windows 10 Compatibility Risks
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Focalyx Technologies, LLC has issued a voluntary recall for Focalyx Fusion software devices because compatibility issues with Windows 10 may lead to patient harm or treatment delays.
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What Happened
Focalyx Technologies, LLC. has initiated a voluntary recall of its Focalyx Fusion software device, an accessory used for image-guided interventional and diagnostic procedures involving the prostate. The recall was prompted by findings that certain accessories may not function properly when used with the Windows 10 operating system. This malfunction could potentially cause patient harm during biopsy procedures or result in significant delays in treatment and therapy.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 18 units distributed worldwide, including the U.S. states of New York, Massachusetts, and Florida, as well as Spain, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.
- Product Name: Focalyx Fusion
- Recall Number: Z-1243-2026
- Software Versions: 1.3, 1.5, 1.6
- UDI-DI: 00860003552001
- Serial Numbers: IF-FF-B-1-22080504, IF-FF-B-1-TPAA998118, IF-FF-B-1-351238, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB081335, IF-FF-B-1-22080508, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB200331, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB200333, IF-FF-B-1-TPAC505383, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB200348, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB540364, IF-FF-B-1-S5ARQL009253NYZ, IF-FF-B-1-SCARQL0014096YZ, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB532163, IF-FF-B-1-SCARQL00136033KK, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB540359, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB081326, IF-FF-B-1-22080505, IF-FF-B-1-TPAB081324
What You Should Do
The firm is recommending that all users stop using the affected devices immediately. Use should only resume once the device has been verified and validated for compatibility with Windows 11. Focalyx Technologies initiated the notification process via letter on December 23, 2025.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because software errors during prostate biopsies or diagnostic procedures can lead to direct physical harm to the patient or cause critical delays in necessary medical interventions.
Source
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Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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