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Recall Z-0636-2021 — 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.

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2020-11-03 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-0636-2021
Date of alert
2020-11-03
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Kowa Optimed Inc
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
32168900007
Reported risk: 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.
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