RecallRadar

FDA Device recall Z-2711-2016

SPECULAR MICROSCOPE CEM-530

On 2016-09-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of SPECULAR MICROSCOPE CEM-530 by Nidek, citing software version 1.08 and 1.09 for the Specular Microscope CEM 530 included a change of analysis results feature that was not reviewed and approved by the FDA.

Read the official FDA Device notice

AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2711-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-08-08
Published2016-09-07
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyNidek
DistributionAL, CA, CT, FL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA

Product

SPECULAR MICROSCOPE CEM-530; Software version 1.08 and 1.09. Opthalmic: The NIDEK Specular Microscope CEM-530 provides non-contact, high magnification image capture of endothelium enabling observation of the size and shape of cells. Information such as the number of endothelial cells, cell density, and cell area is analyzed through the captured images. The captured images and analysis results of endothelium are used for intraocular or corneal surgery, postoperative follow-up and corneal observation such as for endothelial disorders or the corneal state of patients who wear extended-wear contact lenses.

Reason

Software version 1.08 and 1.09 for the Specular Microscope CEM 530 included a change of analysis results feature that was not reviewed and approved by the FDA.

Identifiers

code_info
Microscopes with serial numbers: 120004,120005, 120006, 120007, 120009, 120010, 120011,120012, 120013, 120014, 0120016…Microscopes with serial numbers: 120004,120005, 120006, 120007, 120009, 120010, 120011,120012, 120013, 120014, 0120016, 120019, 120021, 120023, 120024, 120026, 120030, 120036, 0120038, 120039, 120040, 120042, 120044,120045, 120046, 120047, 120048, 120049, 120050.

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-2711-2016%22

RecallRadar indexes public recall notices from the FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC. The official agency notice is the authoritative source. Always confirm details at the linked source before acting.