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Heidelberg Engineering: Widefield OCT software feature for the Spectralis HRA+OCT and variants

Recall number
Z-1535-2018
Recalling firm
Heidelberg Engineering
Product
Widefield OCT software feature for the Spectralis HRA+OCT and variants
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-12-08
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2020-06-04
Reason
FDA notified Heidelberg Engineering that a 510(k) clearance is needed for the SPECTRALIS Widefield OCT feature, and, on November 27, 2017, Heidelberg Engineering submitted a new 510(k) for this feature. FDA has asked Heidelberg Engineering to instruct customers not to use the Widefield OCT software feature on the SPECTRALIS device until 510(k) clearance has been obtained for this software feature.
Root cause
No Marketing Application
Action
On December 14, 2017 an URGENT Medical device software field correction letter was issued to customers via email or ground mail to notify all customers of the recall action. The letter states the following: FDA has asked us to instruct you not to use the Widefield OCT feature on your SPECTRALIS device until a decision is made on this pending 510(k) submission. Heidelberg Engineering will notify you immediately upon completion of the FDAs review. In the meantime, you may continue to use your Widefield Objective for cSLO fundus imaging (including Fluorescein Angiography, ICG Angiography, MultiColor, Infrared and Red-Free Fundus Imaging). Questions or concerns can be directed to (508) 530-5904
Quantity
382
Distribution
Nationally
Lot, serial or model codes
The Widefield OCT software feature was made available on the SPECTRALIS Software US versions 6.3 to 6.8a It is only usable with the Widefield Objective Module accessory and a dedicated license.
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
OBO
Firm FEI
3000204964
Firm city
Franklin
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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