Octopus 900 Perimeter, EyeSuite Perimetry version i4.000 (Flash v. 2.1.4 & 2.1.5), Model Number: Octopus 900, Distribute

FDA device recall Z-0638-2012 · posted 2012-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Haag-Streit USA Inc

Reason for recall

Currently there is a possibility, at the start of the perimetry examination, for the background illumination of the cupola not to turn on. If no illumination of cupola occurs, data obtained from the examination could provide the doctor with results that would appear to be better than actual.

Action taken

Haag-Streit USA Inc sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated November 11, 2011 to their customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to check their unit and if needed upgrade their unit with the new software provided. Customers were advised to complete and return the Software Update Verification Form included. Customers who had distributed the affected product outside of their facility were instructed to immediately notify their customers of the recall.

Root cause

Software design

Status

Terminated

Product code

HJB

Quantity affected

158 Units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, V

Date initiated

2011-11-14

Date posted

2012-01-11

Date terminated

2014-06-26

Location

Mason, OH