Welch Allyn, Inc. 901087 (REF 71670)Recalls & reported problems

Welch Allyn, Inc. · Welch Allyn 3.5 V Rechargeable Power Handle for Universal Desk Charger; Nickel-Cadmium (#72200) Battery; IEC Plug Type-A · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports: 1
Deaths reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Recalls naming it: 0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00732094140293), received between Nov 5, 2025 and Nov 5, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

Overheating of Device1

Patient problems

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
CUSTOMER REPORTED THE OPHTHALMOSCOPE HANDLE SHORTED OUT DR HAD THE HANDLE IN THEIR LAB COAT AND IT BURNT A WHOLE IN THEIR PANTS BUT DID NOT BURN THE SKIN. THE DOCTOR STATED THAT THE HANDLE BECAME VERY HOT AND SMOKED AND THEY COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23477409 ↗

Device details

UDI-DI	`00732094140293`
Brand	Welch Allyn, Inc.
Model	901087
Catalog no.	71670
Company	Welch Allyn, Inc.
Product code	HLS · Exophthalmometer
Class	Class 1
FDA submission	K771900
Implant	No
Rx / OTC	Prescription
Single use	No
Sterile	No
MRI safety	Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Status	In Commercial Distribution
Record updated	Aug 28, 2023

Device type (GMDN): Noninvasive device battery charger

An electrically-powered device designed to supply an electrical charge, via a direct/wired or wireless connection, to the battery of a noninvasive device to recharge it for operation; it is not intended to receive data from and transmit data to other devices (i.e., not a transceiver). It is typically in the form of an electronic circuitry housing with a cable.

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Sources and updates

Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.

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