Recall Z-2416-2024— EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC INC

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC INC, initiated 2024-07-22. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: SlideView VS200 slide viewer,. Reason: A broken fuse inside the laser that was caused by a short circuit at PIN 4 of the DOOR CTRL. This short circuit was caused by a badly positioned cable that made contact with the housing/frame and caused a short circuit and destroyed the fuse in the laser. This caused the shutter to remain in its most recent state; either in an open or closed position. Once the fuse was destroyed the shutter could not be operated..

Recalling firm
EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC INC
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2024-07-22
Firm location
Waltham, MA, United States

Product description

SlideView VS200 slide viewer,

Reason for recall

A broken fuse inside the laser that was caused by a short circuit at PIN 4 of the DOOR CTRL. This short circuit was caused by a badly positioned cable that made contact with the housing/frame and caused a short circuit and destroyed the fuse in the laser. This caused the shutter to remain in its most recent state; either in an open or closed position. Once the fuse was destroyed the shutter could not be operated.

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