The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2067-2015·Announced 2015-07-22

Nidek Green Laser Photocoagulator Accessories Recalled for Missing Labels

Nidek Inc is recalling 22 units of GYC-1000 laser accessories because they are missing required Laser Aperture labels.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the specific defect is a missing label (documentation issue) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling error.

Plain-English summary

Nidek Inc is recalling 22 units of the Dual Delivery 4DD-1 of GYC-1000 Green Laser Photocoagulator system (Model GYC4DD-1). The recall is due to missing Laser Aperture labels on the accessories to the GYC-1000 laser.

The affected units were distributed in the United States to the states of California, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Utah, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Washington, Nebraska, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Wisconsin. The GYC-1000 system is indicated for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures, including retinal and macular photocoagulation, iridotomy, and trabeculoplasty.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected accessories and contact Nidek Inc for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dual Delivery 4DD-1 of GYC-1000 Green Laser Photocoagulator system GYC4DD-1: The Nidek Green Laser Photocoagulator Model GYC- 1000 is indicated for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures, including retinal and macular photocoagulation, iridotomy and trabeculoplasty.
Manufacturer
Nidek Inc
Affected units
22

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 (1)

  • Model GYC4DD-1

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Nidek Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →