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title: "Catalys Precision Laser System, Models: Catalys-U (United States), Catalys-I ... — FDA record Z-0444-2022 | Is It on Recall"
description: "Aberrometer and precision laser systems are affected by a remote code execution vulnerability existing when the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service is enabl"
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# Catalys Precision Laser System, Models: Catalys-U (United States), Catalys-I (International), Catalys-C (China); and ... — FDA record Z-0444-2022

Reported ongoing

Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice.

Source date Oct 21, 2021. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/).

## What the record says

- **Product**: Catalys Precision Laser System, Models: Catalys-U (United States), Catalys-I (International), Catalys-C (China); and Catalys Precision Laser System No Bed, Models: 0160-6020 (United States), 0160-6010 (International)
- **Reason**: Aberrometer and precision laser systems are affected by a remote code execution vulnerability existing when the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service is enabled, and improperly performs privileged file operations. This could be exploited to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, allowing for program installation; view/change/deleting data; or creation of new accounts with full user rights.
- **Classification**: Class II
- **Recalling firm**: AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC
- **Quantity**: 546
- **Agency-reported status**: Ongoing
- **Source record identifier**: Z-0444-2022

[Open the official record](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0444-2022%22)

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## Lot and product identifiers

| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
| --- | --- |
| Lot, code or applicability | Catalys-U and Catalys-I with Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Embedded Standard. Catalys-C with Windows 7 Embedded Standard. 0160-6020 and 0160-6010 with Windows 7 Professional/Embedded Standard. |

Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough.

## Distribution

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## Dates in the source

- **Report date**: Jan 5, 2022
- **Recall initiation date**: Oct 21, 2021
- **Center classification date**: Dec 29, 2021

FDA company pages use the listing date; enforcement records use initiation dates; CPSC uses recall date; NHTSA uses report-received date. These dates are not interchangeable.

## What to do next

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[Read the current instructions](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0444-2022%22)

## Related records

[Medical devices records](https://isitonrecall.com/category/medical-devices/) [AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC records](https://isitonrecall.com/brand/amo-manufacturing-usa-llc/)
