FDA Device recall Z-0770-2020

The PLEX Elite 9000, a Swept-Source OCT [SS-OCT] - Product Usage: The PLEX Elite 9000 Swept-Source OCT [SS-OCT] is a non- contact, high res…

FDA Device
Class II
terminated
Published 2020-01-08

On 2020-01-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of The PLEX Elite 9000, a Swept-Source OCT [SS-OCT] - Product Usage: The PLEX Elite 9000 Swept-Source OCT [SS-OCT] is a non- contact, high res… by Carl Zeiss Meditec, citing under certain fault conditions, the existing design may expose the operator to a hazardous voltage when contacting the metal enclosure (including mounting screws) around the up/do….

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Agency	FDA Device
Recall number	Z-0770-2020
Classification	Class II
Status	terminated
Initiated	2018-10-16
Published	2020-01-08
Last updated	2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
Company	Carl Zeiss Meditec
Distribution	US

Product

The PLEX Elite 9000, a Swept-Source OCT [SS-OCT] - Product Usage: The PLEX Elite 9000 Swept-Source OCT [SS-OCT] is a non- contact, high resolution, wide field of view tomographic and biomicroscopic imaging device intended for in-vivo viewing, axial cross-sectional and three-dimensional imaging of posterior ocular structures. The device is indicated for visualizing posterior ocular structures including, but not limited to, retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell plus inner plexiform layer, macula, optic nerve head, vitreous and choroid. The PLEX Elite SS-OCT angiography is indicated as an aid in the visualization of vascular structures of the retina and choroid.

Reason

Under certain fault conditions, the existing design may expose the operator to a hazardous voltage when contacting the metal enclosure (including mounting screws) around the up/down switch.

Identifiers

code_info	OBO /HJO Serial Numbers: PE9000-001, PE9000-002, PE9000-003, PE9000-003,PE9000-004, PE9000-005, PE9000-006, PE9000-… OBO /HJO Serial Numbers: PE9000-001, PE9000-002, PE9000-003, PE9000-003,PE9000-004, PE9000-005, PE9000-006, PE9000-007, PE9000-008, PE9000-009, PE9000-0010, PE9000-0011, PE9000-0012, PE9000-0013, PE9000-0014, PE9000-0015, PE9000-0016, PE9000-0020, PE9000-0021, PE9000-0022, PE9000-0023, PE9000-0024, PE9000-0025, PE9000-0026, PE9000-0027, PE9000-0029, PE9000-0030, PE9000-0031, PE9000-0032, PE9000-0033, PE9000-0034, PE9000-0035, PE9000-0036, PE9000-0038, PE9000-0039, PE9000-0040, PE9000-0041, PE9000-0042, PE9000-0043, PE9000-0044, PE9000-0045, PE9000-0046, PE9000-0047, PE9000-0048, PE9000-0049, PE9000-0050, PE9000-0051, PE9000-0052, PE9000-0053, PE9000-0054, PE9000-0055, PE9000-0056, PE9000-0057, PE9000-0058, PE9000-0059, PE9000-0060, PE9000-0061, PE9000-0062, PE9000-0063, PE9000-0064, PE9000-0065, PE9000-0066, PE9000-0067, PE9000-0068, PE9000-0069, PE9000-0070, PE9000-0071, PE9000-0072, PE9000-0073, PE9000-0074, PE9000-0075, PE9000-0076, PE9000-0077, PE9000-0078, PE9000-0079, PE9000-

code_info

OBO /HJO Serial Numbers: PE9000-001, PE9000-002, PE9000-003, PE9000-003,PE9000-004, PE9000-005, PE9000-006, PE9000-…

OBO /HJO Serial Numbers: PE9000-001, PE9000-002, PE9000-003, PE9000-003,PE9000-004, PE9000-005, PE9000-006, PE9000-007, PE9000-008, PE9000-009, PE9000-0010, PE9000-0011, PE9000-0012, PE9000-0013, PE9000-0014, PE9000-0015, PE9000-0016, PE9000-0020, PE9000-0021, PE9000-0022, PE9000-0023, PE9000-0024, PE9000-0025, PE9000-0026, PE9000-0027, PE9000-0029, PE9000-0030, PE9000-0031, PE9000-0032, PE9000-0033, PE9000-0034, PE9000-0035, PE9000-0036, PE9000-0038, PE9000-0039, PE9000-0040, PE9000-0041, PE9000-0042, PE9000-0043, PE9000-0044, PE9000-0045, PE9000-0046, PE9000-0047, PE9000-0048, PE9000-0049, PE9000-0050, PE9000-0051, PE9000-0052, PE9000-0053, PE9000-0054, PE9000-0055, PE9000-0056, PE9000-0057, PE9000-0058, PE9000-0059, PE9000-0060, PE9000-0061, PE9000-0062, PE9000-0063, PE9000-0064, PE9000-0065, PE9000-0066, PE9000-0067, PE9000-0068, PE9000-0069, PE9000-0070, PE9000-0071, PE9000-0072, PE9000-0073, PE9000-0074, PE9000-0075, PE9000-0076, PE9000-0077, PE9000-0078, PE9000-0079, PE9000-

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

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Source

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