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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 6, 2017

iFusion, Device Listing Number D203271. Product Usage: The iCam is a non-contact, high resolution digital imaging device which is suitable for photographing, displaying and storing images of the retina and external areas of the eye to be evaluated under non-mydriatic conditions. The iCam takes digital images of the posterior and external structures of the eye without the use of a mydriatic agent and is intended for use as an aid to clinicians in the evaluation, diagnosis and documentation o

FDA determined that a 510(k) is needed for the Vault Mapping software (also known as Lens Fitting).

Recall #
Z-0009-2018
Affected scope
326 devices
Initiated
July 27, 2017
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Optovue, Inc. recalled iFusion, Device Listing Number D203271. Product Usage: The iCam is a non-contact, hig… - a moderate-severity action.

iFusion, Device Listing Number D203271. Product Usage: The iCam is a non-contact, hig… was recalled by Optovue, Inc. in September 6, 2017. Reason: FDA determined that a 510(k) is needed for the Vault Mapping software (also known as Lens Fitting).. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0009-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Optovue, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-FDA determined that a 510(k) is needed for the Vault Mapping software (also known as Lens Fitting)..

Moderate
severity level
326 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 6, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0009-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

iFusion, Device Listing Number D203271. Product Usage: The iCam is a non-contact, high resolution digital imaging device which is suitable for photographing, displaying and storing images of the retina and external areas of the eye to be evaluated under non-mydriatic conditions. The iCam takes digital images of the posterior and external structures of the eye without the use of a mydriatic agent and is intended for use as an aid to clinicians in the evaluation, diagnosis and documentation of ocular health. iCam provides images only and does not provide any diagnostic, pathological analysis or classification of ocular health or disease. AND iVue with Normative Database (K121739) - The iVue is a noncontact, high resolution optical coherence tomography system intended for in vivo imaging, axial cross-sectional, three-dimensional imaging and measurement of anterior and posterior. ocular structures, including retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex (GCC), optic disc, cornea, and anterior chamber of the eye. The iVue with Normative Database is a quantitative tool for comparison of retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex, and optic disc measurements to a database of known normal subjects.

Reason for recall

FDA determined that a 510(k) is needed for the Vault Mapping software (also known as Lens Fitting).

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0009-2018
Date reported September 6, 2017
Date initiated July 27, 2017
Recalling firm Optovue, Inc.
Firm location Fremont, CA
Affected scope 326 devices
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution in the states of - AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, & WV.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

326 devices units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
iFusion, Device Listing Number D203271. Product Usage: The iCam is a non-contact, high resolution digital imaging device which is suitable for photographing, displaying and storing images of the retina and external areas of the eye to be evaluated under non-mydriatic conditions. The iCam takes digital images of the posterior and external structures of the eye without the use of a mydriatic agent and is intended for use as an aid to clinicians in the evaluation, diagnosis and documentation of ocular health. iCam provides images only and does not provide any diagnostic, pathological analysis or classification of ocular health or disease. AND iVue with Normative Database (K121739) - The iVue is a noncontact, high resolution optical coherence tomography system intended for in vivo imaging, axial cross-sectional, three-dimensional imaging and measurement of anterior and posterior. ocular structures, including retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex (GCC), optic disc, cornea, and anterior chamber of the eye. The iVue with Normative Database is a quantitative tool for comparison of retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell complex, and optic disc measurements to a database of known normal subjects.. Recalled by Optovue, Inc.. Units affected: 326 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
FDA determined that a 510(k) is needed for the Vault Mapping software (also known as Lens Fitting).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 6, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0009-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of - AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, & WV..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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