Carl Zeiss Meditec recalls VISUREF150 eye diagnostic devices with serial numbers pending due to faulty DC/DC converter causing electrical shock risk. Affected units may have increased current leakage.
Due to the incorrect DC/DC converter being assembled onto the communication board. As a result the effectiveness of the communication board cannot be guaranteed in that the safety function of the board would be insufficient resulting in an increased leakage of current and potentially cause electrical shocks to the user.
Carl Zeiss Meditec is recalling VISUREF150 eye diagnostic devices that may have a faulty DC/DC converter. This could cause electrical shocks to users due to increased current leakage. Affected devices have pending serial numbers.
The device's communication board has an incorrect DC/DC converter that can cause increased current leakage. This may lead to electrical shocks if the device is used improperly or in certain conditions.
Eye care professionals using the VISUREF150 diagnostic device for eye measurements are most at risk. Patients using the device for prescription purposes may also be affected.
Check for the VISUREF150 model with catalog number 000000-2227-967. Serial numbers for affected units are pending and not yet assigned.
Look for pending serial numbers on the device to confirm if it is affected by this recall.
The device may have an incorrect DC/DC converter causing increased current leakage, which could lead to electrical shocks.
Check for the VISUREF150 model with catalog number 000000-2227-967 and pending serial numbers.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Carl Zeiss Meditec directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carl Zeiss Meditec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0614-2021 — Carl Zeiss Meditec Carl Zeiss Meditec Hello, I own a Carl Zeiss Meditec that is covered by recall Z-0614-2021 from Carl Zeiss Meditec. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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