The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1494-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Nidek EC-5000 Excimer Laser Software Recall for Unintended Correction Programming

Nidek Inc is recalling Final Fit Software versions 1.11 and 1.12 for the EC-5000 Excimer Laser System because treatment planning could be programmed with an unintended correction.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device where a software error could lead to unintended treatment, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, consistent with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nidek Inc is recalling Final Fit Software versions 1.11 and 1.12, which are PC-based software installed outside the Nidek EC-5000 Excimer Laser System. The system is an ophthalmic laser used for the correction of corneal refraction and ablation of the corneal surface. The recall involves 29 units distributed nationwide to facilities in Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, North Carolina, California, Colorado, Georgia, Virginia, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, Texas, and New York.

The recall was initiated because, during treatment planning, the procedure was programmed with an unintended (wrong) correction. This software defect could lead to incorrect treatment parameters being applied to patients.

Facilities that have installed Final Fit Software versions 1.11 or 1.12 should contact Nidek Inc for further instructions on how to resolve the issue. The specific serial numbers of the affected devices are listed in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
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 produce
Manufacturer
Nidek Inc
Affected units
29

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Software version 1.11 and 1.12. Serial numbers of Affected devices: MNE0009
  • NVE0002
  • OH00295
  • NC00185
  • CAE0016
  • COE0008
  • MI00131
  • GA00241
  • CAE0007
  • VAE0004
  • CAE0031
  • AZ00167
  • COE0011
  • CA00561
  • PAE0003
  • TN00168
  • MNE0009
  • WA00246
  • CAE0047
  • OHE0005

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 15 states specifically: