FDA recall record

Nidek RT-5100 Refractor and RT-3100 Refractor recall — FDA Z-1853-2014

Near Point Chart Arm of RT 5100 and RT-3100 Refractors may lower spontaneously with potential for patient injury.

Class IIclassification
Z-1853-2014official record ID
Jul 2, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1853-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNidek Inc.
Report dateJul 2, 2014
Recall initiation dateJun 9, 2014
Quantity~4,285 units RT-5100; 167 units of RT-3100
LocationFremont, CA, United States

Official product description

RT-5100 Refractor and RT-3100 Refractor; Distributed by MARCO Opthalmic: Manufactured by NIDEK CO., Ltd., Aichi, Japan. Instrument provides means of positioning spherical and cylindrical lenses, prisms and other optical devices in front of a subject's eyes for purpose of determining refractive error and binocular functions.

Why the product was recalled

Near Point Chart Arm of RT 5100 and RT-3100 Refractors may lower spontaneously with potential for patient injury.

Distribution information

US distribution only.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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