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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Phoroptor VRx Digital Refraction System Model Numbers: 16242

Z-1501-2025

February 28, 2025

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Reichert, Inc.
Event
Event 96266
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1876 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1501-2025

Official wording

Reason: The head of the phoropter head could come loose and potentially detach due to a default in the assembly.

Code information: Model Numbers: 16242; UDI-DI: 00812559011730; Serial Numbers: TBD; Note: The majority of units within the scope of the planned recall are older devices which do not have a UDI on the label.

Distribution pattern: Domestic: Nationwide Distribution. International: Austria, Bolivia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The head of the phoropter head could come loose and potentially detach due to a default in the assembly.