FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-1494-2017 · Initiated February 1, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1494-2017
Event Number
76376
Firm
Nidek Inc
FEI Number
2936921
Product Code
LZS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software change control
Initiated
February 1, 2017
Terminated
December 5, 2017
Address
47651 Westinghouse Dr, Fremont, CA, 94539-7474

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.

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 [email protected].

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to MN, NV, OH, NC, CA, CO, CA, GA, VA, MI, AZ, PA, TN, WA, TX, NY.

Quantity

29