RecallDepth

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.

Company
Haag-Streit Usa Inc
Recall Initiated
May 19, 2010
Posted
June 24, 2010
Terminated
February 24, 2012
Recall Number
Z-1897-2010
Quantity
45 units
Firm Location
Mason, OH

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Lot / Code Info

SERIAL Numbers: 223, 224, 225, 284, 285, 316, 317, 319, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 327, 330, 331, 332, 333, 364, 365, 366, 368, 369, 377, 378, 379, 381, 384, 385, 386, 405, 407, 408, 409, 411, 412, 413, 415, 416, 452, 454, 460, 461, 490 and 494.

Root Cause

PMA

Action Taken

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.

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