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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Microscopes with serial numbers: 120004,120005, 120006, 120007, 120009, 120010, 120011,120012, 120013, 120014, 0120016, 120019, 120021, 120023, 120024, 120026, 120030, 120036, 0120038, 120039, 120040, 120042, 120044,120045, 120046, 120047, 120048, 120049, 120050.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Nidek Inc
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Microscopes with serial numbers: 120004,120005, 120006, 120007, 120009, 120010, 120011,120012, 120013, 120014, 0120016, 120019, 120021, 120023, 120024, 120026, 120030, 120036, 0120038, 120039, 120040, 120042, 120044,120045, 120046, 120047, 120048, 120049, 120050.

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, TX, KS, FL, NV, CA, PA, KY, OR, TN, AL, VA, MO, OK, CT, NY, LA, NM, IN

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2711-2016

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