510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class III · 2019Specular Microscope Cem-530
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nidek Co., Ltd. · NQE Microscope, Specular
Cleared on Nov 27, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K120264 (Konan Medical, Inc., 2012) after a 268-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1992. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Nov 27, 2013
- Review
- 268 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NQE
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K920906 (1992). 5 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK920906 DGH-500 PachymeterDgh Technology, Inc. · 1992
- 3 generations backK980357 Konan Noncon Robo Pachy Specular Microscope and Opticl PachymeterKonan, Inc. · 1998
- 2 generations backK062763 Noncon Robo Pachy F&aKonan Medical, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK120264 Konan Specular Microscope XivKonan Medical, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK130565 Specular Microscope Cem-530Nidek Co., Ltd. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK151706 Specular Microscope CEM- 530Nidek Co., Ltd. · 2016 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK173980 Specular Microscope CEM-530Nidek Co., Ltd. · 2018 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K920906 | DGH-500 Pachymeter | Dgh Technology, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −3 | K980357 | Konan Noncon Robo Pachy Specular Microscope and Opticl Pachymeter | Konan, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −2 | K062763 | Noncon Robo Pachy F&a | Konan Medical, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K120264 | Konan Specular Microscope Xiv | Konan Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K130565 | Specular Microscope Cem-530 | Nidek Co., Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K151706 | Specular Microscope CEM- 530 | Nidek Co., Ltd. | 2016 | 2 |
| +2 | K173980 | Specular Microscope CEM-530 | Nidek Co., Ltd. | 2018 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new NQE device
- #1 K191558 Konan Specular Microscope XVIIscore -0.0 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120264 | Konan Specular Microscope XivSummary page 2…d to a filing system via LAN connection. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE The Specular Microscope CEM-530 is substantially equivalent to the Konan NMedical, Inc. Cellchek Plus (K120264). The Specular Microscope CEM-530 has the same intended use and indications for use, technological characteristics, and principle… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K151706 | Specular Microscope CEM- 530 | 2016 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2019 | Class III | Z-0771-2020 | Device Design | The electromagnetic noise exceeded the upper limit of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard (EMC: IEC 60601-1-2) |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 21 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.5 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K151706 (Nidek Co., Ltd., 2016) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K120264.
How does its category compare?
All NQE devicesNQE Microscope, Specular: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NQE
1in 2020
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NQE
Too few NQE 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · NQE
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NQE
No MAUDE report names NQE since 2007.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Nidek Specular Microscope CEM-530 isa non-contact ophthalmic microscope, optical
pachymeter, and camera intended for examination of the comeal endothelium and for
measurement of the thickness of the cornea.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K130565 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K130565: Specular Microscope Cem-530.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K130565
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026