Reported Apr 9, 2025 · Ongoing

Phoroptor VRx Digital Refraction System Model Numbers: 16241

Reichert, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Reichert, Inc. · 3362 Walden Ave · Depew, NY · 14043-2437

Is this the product you have?

  • Phoroptor VRx
  • Digital Refraction System Model Numbers16241
Lot codes and dates
  • Model Numbers(1) 16241
  • UDI-DI(1) 00812559011716
  • Serial NumbersTBD
  • NoteThe majority of units within the scope of the planned recall are older devices which do not have a UDI on the label
Amount recalled
122 units

This recall covers 2 products

The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

The head of the phoropter head could come loose and potentially detach due to a default in the assembly.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 4:55 PM UTC

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