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

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This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0697-2021) was formally reported on December 30, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 20, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Haag-Streit USA Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mason, OH. Federal records indicate 3 units US units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the state of OK.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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