The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0811-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z2, Z4, and Z6 Lasers Recalled for Monitor Overheating

Ziemer USA Inc. is recalling five FEMTO LDV femtosecond surgical lasers because a controller board defect may cause the video monitor to overheat and shut off.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a potential equipment malfunction (monitor shutdown) without reported injuries or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Ziemer USA Inc. is recalling five units of the FEMTO LDV Z2, Z4, and Z6 Femtosecond Surgical Lasers. These ophthalmic surgical lasers are indicated for use in creating corneal incisions for LASIK surgery and other treatments requiring lamellar resection of the cornea.

The recall is due to a defect in the controller board that can cause the condenser to the video monitor to become too warm. This overheating could potentially cause the video monitor to shut off during use.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically New Jersey and Illinois) and internationally to Finland, Japan, and Germany. The specific serial numbers for the recalled units are FLM4135, FLM3281, FLM2963, FLM3907, and FLM3817. Healthcare providers should contact Ziemer USA Inc. for instructions on how to address the defect.

The recalled product

Product
1) The FEMTO LDV Z2 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser indicated for use in the creation of corneal incisions in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring lamellar resection of the cornea at constant depth relative to the corneal surfa
Manufacturer
Ziemer Usa Inc
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Serial Numbers: FLM4135
  • FLM3281
  • FLM2963
  • FLM3907
  • FLM3817

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Same manufacturer · Ziemer Usa Inc

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