FDA Recall Open, Classified

Brand Name: Welch Allyn, Inc. Product Name: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 Model/Catalog Number: VS100 Software Version: Software version 3.2.0.1 Product Description: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100, FDA product code name: Refractometer, ophthalmic One unit per package

Recall: Z-1573-2026 · Initiated February 18, 2026

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1573-2026
Event Number
98439
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FEI Number
1417572
Product Code
HKO
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 18, 2026
Posted
March 18, 2026
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625

Description

Brand Name: Welch Allyn, Inc. Product Name: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 Model/Catalog Number: VS100 Software Version: Software version 3.2.0.1 Product Description: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100, FDA product code name: Refractometer, ophthalmic One unit per package

Reason

Display screen may unintentionally flicker due to a software issue. Exposure to flickering lights may induce photosensitive seizure activity in susceptible individuals.

Action

On February 18, 2026, the firm notified consignees via Urgent Medical Device Recall letters. Users were instructed to immediately locate, isolate, and stop using the listed affected products. Customers should contact Baxter Technical Support to arrange for the return and correction of their impacted device. Baxter may provide a loaner device upon request while your device is being upgraded and serviced. Distributors should return unopened products in inventory for credit. If affected product was further distributed, the distributor should conduct a consumer-level recall.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CO, IL, IN, KS, MA, NE, NJ, NM, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA and the countries of Colombia and India.

Quantity

59