Loupe nose pad kits recalled because nickel content may cause allergic reaction
Orascoptic Dragonfly Nose Pad Accessory Kits are recalled because loupe nose pads containing nickel may cause an allergic reaction, following complaints. 743 kits are affected.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported; the notice describes a potential allergic reaction to nickel without reporting injuries.
Plain-English summary
The Orascoptic Superior Visualization Dragonfly Nose Pad Accessory Kit, comprising a nose pad and screw and sold in 1-pack and 20-pack sizes, is being recalled. All kits manufactured between June 6, 2023 and May 14, 2025 are covered. The recall involves 743 kits distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally.
Following complaints, the manufacturer determined that loupe nose pads containing nickel may cause an allergic reaction. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
Users holding affected kits should follow the manufacturer's instructions for return or replacement, and should speak to a clinician about any skin reaction.
The recalled product
- Product
- Orascoptic Superior Visualization Dragonfly Nose Pad Accessory Kit ( nose pad and screw) 1 pk and 20 pk.
- Manufacturer
- Orascoptic Surgical Acuity
- Affected units
- 743
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 (3)
- All kits manufactured between June 6
- 2023 - May 14
- 2025
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by Orascoptic Surgical Acuity under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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