Zeiss brand IOLMaster, Version 1-5, Biomicroscope, Slit-Lamp, AC-Powered, Product is manufactured by Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Jena), C...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0333-2014.
The user database delivered for download contained an erroneous value. Specifically the "aO" constant of the lens AMO Sensar AR40E is listed as "0.0" in the internal lens database of the IOLMaster. The correct value is -2.420. This could lead to the implantation of lens with a wrong diopter value.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0333-2014.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0333-2014.
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
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Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. Recall FAQ
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Zeiss brand IOLMaster, Version 1-5, Biomicroscope, Slit-Lamp, AC-Powered, Product is manufactured by Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Jena), C.... The notice was published on October 23, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 4,907 units are potentially affected.