Product code NQE— Ophthalmic

EM-4000 Specular Microscope

Classification name
Microscope, Specular
Device class
Class 2
Regulation
21 CFR 886.1850
Advisory panel
Ophthalmic
Total cleared
9
First cleared
Most recent

FDA classification definition

“Specular microscopes are used for the microscopic imaging and assessment of the corneal endothelial cell layer in vivo or in vitro.”

— U.S. Food and Drug Administration, device classification record for product code NQE under 21 CFR 886.1850, via openFDA

Market context for product code NQE

FDA has cleared 9 devices under product code NQE between 2004 and 2020, filed by 4 applicant companies. No FDA device recalls reference this product code. Class II devices are moderate-risk and subject to general and special controls; most reach market through 510(k) clearance by demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device.

Clearances per year

Top applicants under product code NQE

Recent clearances under product code NQE

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