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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3215-2026·Announced 2026-09-30

Heidelberg SPECTRALIS Flex Module Recall Due to Wheel Detachment Risk

Heidelberg Engineering is recalling 87 SPECTRALIS units with Flex Modules because wheels may detach, causing the stand to tip over and injure nearby people.

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: The recall involves a risk of physical injury (impact or crushing) from a tipping stand, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or illnesses, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Heidelberg Engineering GmbH is recalling 87 units of the SPECTRALIS with Flex Module (models S3610, S2610, S2000, and S1610). These multimodal imaging platforms are optimized for the posterior segment of the eye. The recall is due to a defect where the wheels on the Flex Module may come loose when the module is pushed or pulled during movement or transportation.

The detachment of the wheels affects the stability of the stand, which may cause the stand to tip over. A falling stand may cause impact or crushing injuries, particularly to the feet, legs, hands, or arms of the operator or nearby persons. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically Massachusetts) and various international locations such as Australia, Canada, and Germany.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected Flex Modules immediately. They should contact Heidelberg Engineering GmbH for instructions on how to resolve the issue or obtain a replacement. The recall number is Z-3215-2026.

The recalled product

Product
Brand Name: Heidelberg Engineering GmbH Product Name: SPECTRALIS with Flex Module Model/Catalog Number: S3610, S2610, S2000, S1610 multimodal imaging platform optimized for the posterior segment of the eye
Affected units
87

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 (20)

  • UDI-DI 04059237000235 Lot Code: Spec-07265
  • Spec-11121
  • Spec-11281
  • Spec-12096
  • Spec-13305
  • Spec-14403
  • Spec-15282
  • Spec-15587
  • Spec-20071
  • Spec-20348
  • Spec-20351
  • Spec-20591
  • Spec-20605
  • Spec-23473
  • Spec-23941
  • Spec-23950
  • Spec-23975
  • Spec-24507
  • Spec-24558
  • Spec-24582

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Same manufacturer · Heidelberg Engineering GmbH

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