Optovue, Inc. recalls iVue and iVue 500 (now called iScan) OCT systems with software version 2016.0.0.127 (USA only) and 2016.1.0.127 (out of…

Recall date

March 16, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1498-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Optovue, Inc.

Sold / distributed

PA, CA, IL, HI. MO, CO, GA, ME, IN, AZ, WV, VA, FL, AR, UT, NE, IN, NV, LA, TN, KS, OK. Foreign distribution forthcoming

Why it was recalled

A software anomaly was detected that affects Optovue iVue and iVue 500 with Normative Database that may display images of the same eye rather than right and left if user scrolls on the map.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

iVue and iVue 500 (now called iScan) OCT systems with software version 2016.0.0.127 (USA only) and 2016.1.0.127 (out of US) Opthalmic: iVue is a non-contact, high resolution tomographic imaging device. It is intended for in vivo imaging, axial cross-sectional and 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 the eye.