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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

FDA device recall Z-2477-2015 · posted 2015-08-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Nidek Inc
Reason for recall
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.
Action taken
Dear Doctor letters mailing started on July 15, 2015 - first 100. They will be mailed out as the correction is received from Nidek, Japan. Dear Doctor letter will include software upgrade kit including CD or USB, instruction for upgrade and pre-paid response card to be returned to Nidek Inc.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HKO
Quantity affected
3836
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2015-06-15
Date posted
2015-08-27
Date terminated
2016-04-25
Location
Fremont, CA

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