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AUTO REFRACTOMETER

NIDEK CO.,LTD. · Model AR-F · UDI-DI 04987669101469

HKO Prescription
10
510(k) clearances
178
Adverse events
5
Recalls
76
Facilities

Description

The AUTO REFRACTOMETER AR-F is a medical device which measures objective refractive errors of the patient’s eye. This device also offers retroillumination mode for observing the condition of the ocular media, and measures the amplitude of accommodation.

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-02-18Baxter Healthcare CorporationDisplay screen may unintentionally flicker due to a software issue. Exposure to flickering lights may induce photosensitive seizure activity in susceptible individuals.
2020-08-06Carl Zeiss Meditec AGDue to the incorrect DC/DC converter being assembled onto the communication board. As a result the effectiveness of the communication board cannot be guaranteed in that the safety
2017-12-20Nidek Inc.There is possibly a difference between the measured dioptric value of the subjective measurement mode and the objective measurement mode on ARK-1s.
2015-06-15Nidek IncSoftware bug was found where there was no difference in Total and Corneal high-order aberrations, but differences were found in Internal high-order aberrations.
2012-12-05Canon Inc.Canon Inc. had received 17 claims from our foreign sales companies between October to November 2012 that measurement value of RK-F2s refractive power (SPH value) sometimes indicate

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Data compiled from public U.S. FDA sources (GUDID, 510(k)/PMA, MAUDE, recalls, establishment registration). Adverse-event reports are unverified and do not establish causation. Informational only — not medical, clinical, or regulatory advice.