IOL Master 5.5: Software versions 7.5 and 7.7; Ophthalmic: used to obtain ocular measurements and perform calculations to allow physicians to determine appropriate IOL power and type for implantation.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Software versions 7.5 and 7.7: Serial numbers: 1040306 1045450 1035312 1034011 1035310 1043145 1039588 1041805 1040321 1041803 1045443 1036716 1035318 1038800 1034016 1041838 1041833 1039587 1035291 1040313 1038795 1034051 1036553 1040314 1036539 1036702 1043952 1039614 1036541 1043121 1036786 1036713 1045455 1034801 1034792 1034071 1043117 1034795 1045451 1039611 1043941 1036693 1041836 1036532 1043132 1043134 1034073 1034822 1040315.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Reason for Recall:
IOL Master software versions 7.5 and 7.7 calculation printouts and exported reports can contain the wrong IOL power data.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

IOL Master 5.5: Software versions 7.5 and 7.7; Ophthalmic: used to obtain ocular measurements and perform calculations to allow physicians to determine appropriate IOL power and type for implantation.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Software versions 7.5 and 7.7: Serial numbers: 1040306 1045450 1035312 1034011 1035310 1043145 1039588 1041805 1040321 1041803 1045443 1036716 1035318 1038800 1034016 1041838 1041833 1039587 1035291 1040313 1038795 1034051 1036553 1040314 1036539 1036702 1043952 1039614 1036541 1043121 1036786 1036713 1045455 1034801 1034792 1034071 1043117 1034795 1045451 1039611 1043941 1036693 1041836 1036532 1043132 1043134 1034073 1034822 1040315.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0357-2016

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