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MalfunctionHOX

CLEARCHART

Received Oct 12, 2012 · Event occurred Sep 13, 2012

Report 2841563 · MDR key 2841563

Device

Generic name

Chart, Visual Acuity

Manufacturer

Reichert, Inc

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Erratic or Intermittent Display
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

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  • No Code Available

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE SCREEN KEEPS GOING OUT AND OCCASIONALLY HAS BLOTCHES ACROSS IT THAT AFFECTS THE UNIFORMITY OF BACK LIGHTING, WHICH MAY MAKE EYE MEASUREMENT USING THIS POTENTIALLY INACCURATE. THE CABINETS ARE TOO SHALLOW AND THE POWER SUPPLY NEEDS TO BE CHANGED.