Events

Recall of Device Recall Nidek EC5000 Excimer Laser System, Final Fit Software Version 1.11 and 1.12

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Nidek Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    76376
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1494-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-02-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-12-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=153003
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Excimer laser system - Product Code LZS
  • Reason
    During treatment planning, the procedure was programmed with an unintended (wrong) correction.
  • Action
    Nidek sent a Recall notification letter dated February 1, 2017 to all affected consignees by certified mail method beginning February 2, 2017. Letters advised of the issue received from a complaint and the steps the user took that created the issue. To prevent the issue, the letters provide steps that should be taken. Nidek's Customer Support team will contact customers by phone or email. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Customer Service at 1-800-223-9044 or email ff_support@nidek.com.

Device

Device Recall Nidek EC5000 Excimer Laser System, Final Fit Software Version 1.11 and 1.12
  • Model / Serial
    Software version 1.11 and 1.12. Serial numbers of Affected devices: MNE0009; NVE0002; OH00295; NC00185; CAE0016; COE0008; MI00131; GA00241; CAE0007; VAE0004; MI00131; CAE0031; AZ00167; COE0011; CA00561; PAE0003; TN00168; MNE0009; WA00246; CAE0047; OHE0005; WAE0008; MI00244; NY00473; CAE0007; WAE0008; NVE0002; WA00233; CAE0016.
  • Product Classification
    Ophthalmic Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution to MN, NV, OH, NC, CA, CO, CA, GA, VA, MI, AZ, PA, TN, WA, TX, NY.
  • Product Description
    Final Fit Software Version 1.11 and 1.12; || PC Based software installed outside Nidek EC-5000 Excimer Laser System. || Ophthalmic laser system use for correction of corneal refraction and ablation of the corneal surface. The system is composed of 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.
  • Manufacturer
    Nidek Inc

Manufacturer

Nidek Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Nidek Inc, 47651 Westinghouse Dr, Fremont CA 94539-7474
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Nidek Co. Ltd.
  • Source
    USFDA