FDA recall Z-0636-2021

Kowa Optimed Inc · Class II · device

Product

Kowa VK-2s software Version 10.0.4.0, Product code 04987646809500 installed on Kowa nonmyd WX Retinal Cameras - Product Usage: is indicated for acquiring, displaying and storing image data from KOWA s mydriatic and non-mydriatic ophthalmic cameras.

Reason for recall

It has been determined that the software distributed with the retinal camera may delete patient information. Specifically, if multiple IDs are delated at the same time, their is a potential for all patient information to be deleted. This could result in delay of treatment.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NY, WA, TX, CT, MA, ID, IL, MI.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2020-11-03
Report date
2020-12-23
Termination date
2022-12-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Torrance, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0636-2021