The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2483-2023·Announced 2023-09-06

Oculus Pentacam AXL optical devices recalled for measurement accuracy issues

Oculus Pentacam AXL optical devices with insufficient anti-reflective coating may produce incorrect axial length measurements, affecting 364 units distributed nationwide.

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: FDA Class II recall of an optical measurement device with insufficient anti-reflective coating that may produce incorrect measurements. No hospitalizations or injuries have been reported, but the measurement error poses a potential risk to diagnostic accuracy.

Plain-English summary

The Oculus Pentacam AXL, model Ref 70100, CE 0123, manufactured by Oculus Optikgeraete GMBH, is being recalled. A total of 364 units have been identified with this issue.

The recalled devices may have insufficient anti-reflective coating, which could lead to incorrect axial length measurements.

The devices were distributed nationwide in the United States in the following states: California, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. The FDA recall number is Z-2483-2023.

The recalled product

Product
Oculus Pentacam AXL , Ref 70100, CE 0123
Manufacturer
Oculus Optikgeraete GMBH
Hazard
  • optical-defect
  • measurement-error

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 (2)

  • UDI-DI
  • (01) 04049584012333

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.