Recall Z-1127-2015

Nidek Inc · initiated March 27, 2012

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator; Indicated for use in retinal photocoagulation for treatment of ocular fundus diseases like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity and retinal detachment.

Codes / lots: Serial numbers: 20023,20039, 20040, 20042, 20047, 20049, 20050, 20051, 20052, 20062, 20063, 20064, 20066, 20067, 20068, 20076

Reason for recall

The spot size control of the scan delivery unit of the MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator may turn by itself.

FDA-determined cause: Component design/selection

Action taken

Nidek Japan issues a Engineering Change Order and Nidek reps visited affected sites to perform correction.

Details

Recall number
Z-1127-2015
Initiated
March 27, 2012
Posted by FDA
February 19, 2015
Terminated
February 19, 2015
Product code
HQF – Laser, Ophthalmic
Quantity
16 units in commerce
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution- including the states of CA, MI, NY, IL, NH, KS, NY, UT, IA, WI, TX, and FL.
Recalling firm
Nidek Inc, Fremont, CA

Official FDA recall record