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FDA Device recall Z-1245-2016

RT-5100 (Epic 5100) Refractor and RT 3100 Refractor: Product Usage: Instrument providing means of positioning spherical and cylindrical len…

On 2016-03-30 the FDA classified a Class II recall of RT-5100 (Epic 5100) Refractor and RT 3100 Refractor: Product Usage: Instrument providing means of positioning spherical and cylindrical len… by Nidek, citing there has been a reoccurrence of an issue on the RT 5100 and RT 3100 Refractor of the Near Point Chart Arm lowering spontaneously with potential for slight injury to face or nose….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1245-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-02-29
Published2016-03-30
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyNidek
DistributionUS

Product

RT-5100 (Epic 5100) Refractor and RT 3100 Refractor: Product Usage: Instrument providing means of positioning spherical and cylindrical lenses, prisms and other optical devices in front of a subjects eye for purpose of determining refractive error and binocular functions.

Reason

There has been a reoccurrence of an issue on the RT 5100 and RT 3100 Refractor of the Near Point Chart Arm lowering spontaneously with potential for slight injury to face or nose of patient.

Identifiers

code_infoserial numbers: See attached distribution list. 128 RT -3100 and 2565 RT-5100.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1245-2016%22

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