Reported Nov 26, 2014 · Terminated

Nidek MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator using software version 2.20. Opthalmic Device. The Nidek Multicolor Laser…

Nidek Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Nidek Inc · 47651 Westinghouse Dr · Fremont, CA · 94539-7474

Is this the product you have?

  • Nidek MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator using software version 2.20. Opthalmic Device. The Nidek Multicolor Laser photocoagulator Model MC-500 is indicated for use in retinal photocoagulation for treatment of ocular fundus diseases.
Lot codes and dates
  • Model MC-500 Serial numbers
    • 50277
    • 50310
    • 50330
    • 50331
    • 50357
    • 50358
    • 50383
    • 50408
    • 50417
    • 50418
    • 50425
    • 50426
    • 50439
    • 50440
    • 50445
    • 50446
    • 50471
    • 50514
    • 50311
    • 50359
    • 50382
Amount recalled
21affected devices

This recall covers 3 products

The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 2 are below.

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

When the MC-500 is turned on and coagulation is performed without changing the laser color, the delivery unit occasionally fails to emit the laser, or the power output is lower than the set program.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Nov 17, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 7:35 PM UTC

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