QUATERA 700
Received Jun 23, 2026 · Event occurred May 25, 2026
Report 9615010-2026-00007 · MDR key 25598359
Device
Generic name
Microscope, Surgical, General & Plastic Surgery
Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss Meditec Ag (oberkochen)Model number
700Catalog number
000000-2777-781
Product problems
- Power Problem
Patient
Not reported
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ON (B)(6) 2026, DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE IN AUSTRALIA, THE QUATERA 700 POWERED OFF AND TRANSITIONED TO BACKUP BATTERY MODE. IN THIS STATE, ONLY IRRIGATION REMAINED AVAILABLE, WHILE ALL OTHER DEVICE FUNCTIONS WERE DISABLED. THE CUSTOMER DISCONTINUED USE OF THE DEVICE, POWERED IT OFF, AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT; HOWEVER, THE DEVICE ENTERED A SAFE STATE AND COULD NOT BE RESTORED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY COMPLETED USING AN ALCON CONSTELLATION SYSTEM. THE ZEISS DEVICE IS CURRENTLY REMOVED FROM CLINICAL USE. NO PATIENT HARM OCCURRED, AND NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED.