Reported Dec 23, 2020 · Terminated

Kowa VK-2s software Version 10.0.4.0, Product code 04987646809500 installed on Kowa nonmyd WX Retinal Cameras - Product…

Kowa Optimed 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: Kowa Optimed Inc · 20001 S Vermont Ave · Torrance, CA · 90502-1326

Is this the product you have?

  • Kowa VK-2s software Version 10.0.4.0, Product code 04987646809500 installed on Kowa nonmyd
  • WX Retinal Cameras - Product Usageis indicated for acquiring, displaying and storing image data from KOWA s mydriatic and non-mydriatic ophthalmic cameras
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial Numbers
    • 32168900007
    • 32168900008
    • 32168900009
    • 32168900010
    • 32168900011
    • 32168900019
    • 32168900020
    • 32168900021
    • 32168900022
    • 32168900025
    • 32168900035
    • 32168900036
    • 32168900037
    • 32168900044
    • 32168900045
    • 32169000052
    • 32169000144
    • 32169000145
    • 32169000152
    • 32169000153
    • 32169000166
    • 32169000167
    • 32169000168
Amount recalled
N/A

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

It has been determined that the software distributed with the retinal camera may delete patient information. Specifically, if multiple IDs are delated at the same time, their is a potential for all patient information to be deleted. This could result in delay of treatment.

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 Dec 6, 2022 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:55 PM UTC

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