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Device product

Nidek MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator using software version 2.20. Opthalmic Device. The Nidek Multicolor Laser photocoagulator Model MC-500 is indicated for use in retinal photocoagulation for treatment of ocular fundus diseases.

Z-0224-2015

October 24, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Nidek Inc
Event
Event 69537
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
21affected devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0224-2015

Official wording

Reason: When the MC-500 is turned on and coagulation is performed without changing the laser color, the delivery unit occasionally fails to emit the laser, or the power output is lower than the set program.

Code information: Model MC-500 Serial numbers: 50277 50310 50330 50331 50357 50358 50383 50408 50417 50418 50425 50426 50439 50440 50445 50446 50471 50514 50311 50359 50382,

Distribution pattern: US Distribution in the states of: NJ, SC, IL, MI, NY, CA, TX, OH, IN, UT, and MN.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    When the MC-500 is turned on and coagulation is performed without changing the laser color, the delivery unit occasionally fails to emit the laser, or the power output is lower than the set program.