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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 30, 2020

Haag Streit Surgical Floor stands FS 2-11 (Ref no. 615H511) and FS 2-15 (Ref no. 615H515) in combination with the operating microscopes HS Hi-R NEO 900 (Ref no. 657 820) and HS Hi-R NEO 900A (Ref no. 657 821), with software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3 - Product Usage: use in ophthalmology and in other disciplines with vertical direction of view

Software error -Software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3, movement of the focusing is triggered by pressing the button of the footswitch it might occur that the movement does not…

Recall #
Z-0697-2021
Affected scope
3 units US
Initiated
November 20, 2020
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Haag-Streit USA Inc recalled Haag Streit Surgical Floor stands FS 2-11 (Ref no. 615H511) and FS 2-15 (Ref no. 615H515)… - a moderate-severity action.

Haag Streit Surgical Floor stands FS 2-11 (Ref no. 615H511) and FS 2-15 (Ref no. 615H515)… was recalled by Haag-Streit USA Inc in December 30, 2020. Reason: Software error -Software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3, movement of the focusing is triggered by pressing …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0697-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Haag-Streit USA Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Software error -Software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3, movement of the focusing is triggered by pressing ….

Moderate
severity level
3 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 30, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0697-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Haag Streit Surgical Floor stands FS 2-11 (Ref no. 615H511) and FS 2-15 (Ref no. 615H515) in combination with the operating microscopes HS Hi-R NEO 900 (Ref no. 657 820) and HS Hi-R NEO 900A (Ref no. 657 821), with software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3 - Product Usage: use in ophthalmology and in other disciplines with vertical direction of view

Reason for recall

Software error -Software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3, movement of the focusing is triggered by pressing the button of the footswitch it might occur that the movement does not stop when releasing the button, result in potential risk to the patient's eye

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0697-2021
Date reported December 30, 2020
Date initiated November 20, 2020
Recalling firm Haag-Streit USA Inc
Firm location Mason, OH
Affected scope 3 units US
Distribution US Nationwide distribution in the state of OK.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3 units US units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Haag Streit Surgical Floor stands FS 2-11 (Ref no. 615H511) and FS 2-15 (Ref no. 615H515) in combination with the operating microscopes HS Hi-R NEO 900 (Ref no. 657 820) and HS Hi-R NEO 900A (Ref no. 657 821), with software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3 - Product Usage: use in ophthalmology and in other disciplines with vertical direction of view. Recalled by Haag-Streit USA Inc. Units affected: 3 units US.
Why was this product recalled?
Software error -Software REF 615 588 versions 2.0 to 3.3, movement of the focusing is triggered by pressing the button of the footswitch it might occur that the movement does not stop when releasing the button, result in potential risk to the patient's eye
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 30, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0697-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution in the state of OK..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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