FDA Recall Terminated

Lenstar LS 900, Biomicroscope, Slit-Lamp, AC-powered. HAAG-STREIT AG, Switzerland. Used for obtaining ocular measurements and performing calculations to assist in determination of the appropriate power and type of Intraocular Lens for implantation after removal of the natural crystalline lens following cataract removal.

Recall: Z-1897-2010 · Initiated May 19, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1897-2010
Event Number
55857
Firm
Haag-Streit USA Inc
FEI Number
1000136533
Product Code
HLF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
PMA
Initiated
May 19, 2010
Posted
June 24, 2010
Terminated
February 24, 2012
Address
3535 Kings Mills Rd, Mason, OH, 45040

Description

Lenstar LS 900, Biomicroscope, Slit-Lamp, AC-powered. HAAG-STREIT AG, Switzerland. Used for obtaining ocular measurements and performing calculations to assist in determination of the appropriate power and type of Intraocular Lens for implantation after removal of the natural crystalline lens following cataract removal.

Reason

During the creation of the Lenstar LS 900 software, the ability to perform a manual adjustment of the retinal thickness measurement was not disabled for products targeted for US distribution. The current software installed allows the user to manually alter the retinal thickness measurement, which could modify the automatic axial eye length measurement resulting in the selection of an incorrect in

Action

HAAG - Streit USA, Inc. issued notification letters to their customers informing them of the problem. They instructed their customer to refrain from adjusting the gates for the measurement of retinal thickness until after the system has been updated. For further information, contact HAAG - Streit USA, Inc. at 1-513-336-7255.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- Including AL, AZ, CA, FL, ID, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, VA, VT, WA and WV.

Quantity

45 units