SPECULAR MICROSCOPE CEM-530; Software version 1.08 and 1.09. Opthalmic: The NIDEK Specular Microscope CEM-530 provides non-contact, high magnification image capture of endothelium enabling observation of the size and shape of cells. Information such as the number of endothelial cells, cell density, and cell area is analyzed through the captured images. The captured images and analysis results of endothelium are used for intraocular or corneal surgery, postoperative follow-up and corneal observation such as for endothelial disorders or the corneal state of patients who wear extended-wear contact lenses.
FDA Recall Z-2711-2016 · Posted 2016-09-01
Recalling FirmNidek Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNQE
Date Initiated2016-08-08
Date Terminated2017-01-09
Product Quantity29 affected devices
Reason for Recall
Software version 1.08 and 1.09 for the Specular Microscope CEM 530 included a change of analysis results feature that was not reviewed and approved by the FDA.
Firm Action
The firm, Nidek, sent a Dear Doctor letters entitled "RECALL NOTIFICATION" dated August 15, 2016 to affected sites by Federal Express. The letter informs users of the issue and stated that Nidek field service representatives will visit to install updated software.
If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-722-0219; Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm PST or email: [email protected].
Root Cause
Software change control
Distribution Pattern
US Distribution to states of: TX, KS, FL, NV, CA, PA, KY, OR, TN, AL, VA, MO, OK, CT, NY. LA, NM, and IN.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.