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Reference materials "RETINAL OCT Analysis and Interpretation Method" shipped with iVue System (K091404) and the "Retina Poster" shipped w...

Units Affected
795
Recall Date
September 7, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0024-2013.

Devices labeled for an intended use not included in the existing 510(k) or PMA. Specifically, "The Retina" poster provided with the systems, and the book "RETINAL OCT Analysis and Interpretation Method" by Bruno Lumbroso and Marco Rispoli which are not labeled within 51O(k) cleared product description.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0024-2013.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0024-2013.

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Optovue Inc. Recall FAQ

Optovue Inc. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Reference materials "RETINAL OCT Analysis and Interpretation Method" shipped with iVue System (K091404) and the "Retina Poster" shipped w.... The notice was published on September 7, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 795 units are potentially affected.