FDA Recall Terminated

1) The FEMTO LDV Z2 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at constant depth relative to the corneal surface. 2) The FEMTO LDV Z4 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an opthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of the corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface that does not enclose a volume of the cornea. 3) The FEMTO LDV Z6 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants, lamellar keratoplasty or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface that may enclose a volume of the cornea.

Recall: Z-0811-2014 · Initiated April 16, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0811-2014
Event Number
64966
Firm
Ziemer Usa Inc
FEI Number
3006231532
Product Code
HQF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
April 16, 2013
Posted
January 23, 2014
Terminated
December 27, 2017
Address
620 East Third Street, Alton, IL, 62002

Description

1) The FEMTO LDV Z2 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at constant depth relative to the corneal surface. 2) The FEMTO LDV Z4 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an opthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of the corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface that does not enclose a volume of the cornea. 3) The FEMTO LDV Z6 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of rings, pocket creation for implantation of corneal implants, lamellar keratoplasty or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at a varying depth with respect to the corneal surface that may enclose a volume of the cornea.

Reason

A defect in the controller board can lead to the condenser to the video monitor becoming too warm. This could potentially cause the video monitor to shut off.

Action

A recall notification letter dated April 16, 2013 was mailed to direct accounts. The letter notified the direct accounts of the problem and advised them that a technician would be arriving at their facility during the week of June 2, 2013 to replace the defective controller board. The technician will also perform preventative maintenance on the device at the same time. Direct accounts are advised to contact Ziemer USA, Inc. at 618-462-9301 if they have any questions about this issue.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: NJ and IL; and Internationally to: Finland, Japan, and Germany.

Quantity

5 units