FDA recall record

Nidek OPD-Scan III Refractive Power/Corneal Analyzer Opthalmic Software versions 1.00.08 recall — FDA Z-2477-2015

Software bug was found where there was no difference in Total and Corneal high-order aberrations, but differences were found in Internal high-order…

Class IIclassification
Z-2477-2015official record ID
Sep 2, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2477-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNidek Inc.
Report dateSep 2, 2015
Recall initiation dateJun 15, 2015
Quantity3836
LocationFremont, CA, United States

Official product description

OPD-Scan III Refractive Power/Corneal Analyzer Opthalmic Software versions 1.00.08 1.05.07 1.10.01, 1.01.02 1.06.02 1.11.02, 1.02.01 1.07.01 1.12.03, 1.03.02 1.08.01 1.13.01, 1.04.03 1.09.01. Opthalmic: The OPD-Scan III is a diagnostic instrument that is indicated for use for Mapping of refractive error distribution of the eye by measurement and analysis of spherical power, cylindrical power, and cylinder axis.

Why the product was recalled

Software bug was found where there was no difference in Total and Corneal high-order aberrations, but differences were found in Internal high-order aberrations.

Distribution information

Nationwide Distribution.

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Additional record details

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

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