United StatesThe Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 (Model/Catalog VS100, software version 3.2.0.1, units identified by the listed serial numbers, UDI and lot codes) is affected. It was recalled because the display may unintentionally flicker, which can induce photosensitive seizure activity in susceptible individuals.
What's being recalled
Brand Name: Welch Allyn, Inc. Product Name: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 Model/Catalog Number: VS100 Software Version: Software version 3.2.0.1 Product Description: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100, FDA product code name: Refractometer, ophthalmic One unit per package
Recalling firm: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL, United States.
How to identify it
Lot Code: " Product Code: HKO " Version or Model: 901029 " Catalog Number: VS100 " Company Name: WELCH ALLYN, INC. " Primary DI Number: 00732094214154 " Packaging DI Number: 00732094212228 " Device Description: VS100 UDI BASE UNIT " Software version: 3.2.0.1 " Serial Numbers: Refer to attached Affected Product Table
The hazard
Display screen may unintentionally flicker due to a software issue. Exposure to flickering lights may induce photosensitive seizure activity in susceptible individuals.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CO, IL, IN, KS, MA, NE, NJ, NM, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA and the countries of Colombia and India.
The official notice
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