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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

PHOROPTOR VRX DIGITAL REFRACTION SYSTEM-Digital refractor intended for the subjective measurement of the refractive error of the eye. MODEL NUMBER: 16242 [Model 16241 is the base model. Model 16242 includes an additional prism feature used for the measurement of ocular deviation in patients with latent or manifest strabismus].

Reported: September 6, 2023 Initiated: July 20, 2023 #Z-2512-2023

Product Description

PHOROPTOR VRX DIGITAL REFRACTION SYSTEM-Digital refractor intended for the subjective measurement of the refractive error of the eye. MODEL NUMBER: 16242 [Model 16241 is the base model. Model 16242 includes an additional prism feature used for the measurement of ocular deviation in patients with latent or manifest strabismus].

Reason for Recall

Phoroptor VRx Head may detach from the bracket that connects the Phoroptor VRx Head to an ophthalmic stand. If the Phoroptor VRx Head detaches from the bracket, it can fall onto a patient or device operator

Details

Recalling Firm
Reichert, Inc.
Units Affected
53 units; Extended 34 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Depew, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PHOROPTOR VRX DIGITAL REFRACTION SYSTEM-Digital refractor intended for the subjective measurement of the refractive error of the eye. MODEL NUMBER: 16242 [Model 16241 is the base model. Model 16242 includes an additional prism feature used for the measurement of ocular deviation in patients with latent or manifest strabismus].. Recalled by Reichert, Inc.. Units affected: 53 units; Extended 34 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Phoroptor VRx Head may detach from the bracket that connects the Phoroptor VRx Head to an ophthalmic stand. If the Phoroptor VRx Head detaches from the bracket, it can fall onto a patient or device operator
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 6, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2512-2023.