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VisuMax

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG · Model VisuMax · UDI-DI 04049471095036

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10
510(k) clearances
1,529
Adverse events
32
Recalls
61
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Description

The VisuMax laser keratome is a femtosecond laser. It generates a beam of ultra-short laser pulses which are guided through the aperture in the treatment objective . The optical system focuses the laser beam into the corneal tissue. The VisuMax femtosecond laser is indicated for use in ophthalmic surgery for the creation of corneal incisions in patients undergoing the following treatments: - In the creation of a corneal flap in patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea - In patients undergoing surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea - In the creation of a lamellar cut/resection of the cornea for lamellar keratoplasty - In the creation of a cut/incision for penetrating keratoplasty and corneal harvesting - Surgery or other treatment requiring initial lamellar resection of the cornea to create tunnels for placement of corneal ring segments. Additionally under class III: The VisuMax Femtosecond Laser is indicated for use in small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) for the reduction or elimination of myopia with or without astigmatism • for spherical refractive error (in minus cylinder format) from -1.00 diopters through -10.00 diopters, • for cylinder from -0.75 diopters through -3.00 diopters, • when refraction spherical equivalent is no greater in magnitude than 10.00 diopters, in patients 22 years of age or older with documentation of stable manifest refraction over the past year as demonstrated by a change in sphere and cylinder of lower or equal 0.50 D in magnitude.

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2025-12-05Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.Manufacturing deviation in which the ferrites specified for the USB cable assembly linking the Nurse Monitor touchscreen to the System Controller were not installed as intended. Th
2023-03-16Ellex Medical Pty Ltd.When using a Laser-Indirect-Ophthalmoscope (LIO) as the delivery device, a scattered laser beam inside the laser cavity system may unintentionally exit through the Slit Lamp output
2021-04-14Dutch Ophthalmic USA, Inc.Barcode label extended expiration date. Barcode located at the short side of the outer box shows 2025-10-27 when scanned, while the correct expiry date is 2024-10-01
2016-07-15Topcon Medical Laser Systems, IncTopcon discovered an anomaly with titration, only when EpM is turned on during the titration process. This event may occur if the user turns on EpM, turns off the Landmark (LM) fun
2016-02-01Laserex Systems Inc.The Firm discovered that there is a design error which is traceable back to 2012 when a design change on the safety filter optic adaptor was implemented.
2014-12-18Ziemer Usa IncThe devices were not shipped with the Starter Kits.
2014-11-04Bausch & Lomb IncA software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use.
2014-11-04Bausch & Lomb IncA software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use.
2014-11-04Bausch & Lomb IncA software anomaly was identified where the system may automatically transition from "Standby" to "Ready to Fire" state while in surgical use.
2014-08-15Lumenis, Inc.Lumenis initiated a field-correction for the Array Laser Link", GA-0006700 (SN XXYYZZ) because the system may project an erroneous pattern display on the retina, which is different

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Data compiled from public U.S. FDA sources (GUDID, 510(k)/PMA, MAUDE, recalls, establishment registration). Adverse-event reports are unverified and do not establish causation. Informational only — not medical, clinical, or regulatory advice.