FDA recall record

Nidek Excimer Laser Corneal Surgery System, model EC-5000 CXIII recall — FDA Z-0223-2015

Contact failure in F1 and F4 fuse holders was detected on the EC-5000 CXIII Excimer Laser Corneal Surgery System that could cause a serious adverse event…

Class IIclassification
Z-0223-2015official record ID
Nov 26, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0223-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNidek Inc.
Report dateNov 26, 2014
Recall initiation dateAug 6, 2012
Quantity14 units
LocationFremont, CA, United States

Official product description

Nidek Excimer Laser Corneal Surgery System, model EC-5000 CXIII. Opthalmic Device. The system is composed as a laser generator which produces an excimer laser radiation of wavelength 193nm, a beam delivery unit, an optical system for observation, a gas system and a computer for system control.

Why the product was recalled

Contact failure in F1 and F4 fuse holders was detected on the EC-5000 CXIII Excimer Laser Corneal Surgery System that could cause a serious adverse event for the patient.

Distribution information

US Distribution including the states of CO, NY, MO, LA, ME, CA, MI, AZ, CT and FL.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Visit.

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