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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG VISUREF150 REF 2227-967 - Product Usage: is a diagnostic instrument used to determine the objective refractive values and keratometric characteristics of the human eye. The results are used to assist the process of prescribing optical aids such as eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Reported: December 23, 2020 Initiated: August 6, 2020 #Z-0614-2021

Product Description

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG VISUREF150 REF 2227-967 - Product Usage: is a diagnostic instrument used to determine the objective refractive values and keratometric characteristics of the human eye. The results are used to assist the process of prescribing optical aids such as eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Reason for Recall

Due to the incorrect DC/DC converter being assembled onto the communication board. As a result the effectiveness of the communication board cannot be guaranteed in that the safety function of the board would be insufficient resulting in an increased leakage of current and potentially cause electrical shocks to the user.

Details

Recalling Firm
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Units Affected
132 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA and WY. The countries of Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Location
Jena, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG VISUREF150 REF 2227-967 - Product Usage: is a diagnostic instrument used to determine the objective refractive values and keratometric characteristics of the human eye. The results are used to assist the process of prescribing optical aids such as eyeglasses and contact lenses.. Recalled by Carl Zeiss Meditec AG. Units affected: 132 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to the incorrect DC/DC converter being assembled onto the communication board. As a result the effectiveness of the communication board cannot be guaranteed in that the safety function of the board would be insufficient resulting in an increased leakage of current and potentially cause electrical shocks to the user.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0614-2021.