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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: December 23, 2020 Initiated: November 3, 2020 #Z-0636-2021

Product Description

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Kowa Optimed Inc
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NY, WA, TX, CT, MA, ID, IL, MI.
Location
Torrance, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Kowa Optimed Inc. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0636-2021.