-Fremont, USA, April 22, 2002-
NIDEK, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for the NM-1000 Digital Non-Mydriatic Fundus Camera. The NIDEK NM-1000 can now be marketed and sold for use in capturing images of the retina and the anterior segment of the eye.
NIDEK's NM-1000 provides high resolution Mega pixel 45 degree images by incorporating a digital progressive scan CCD camera. The 6.4-inch color LCD display and control panel allow ease of operation for image capture, editing and transmission of image data to the removable ATA flash card. The image data can also be transmitted via USB, RGB or NTSC signal outputs to other devices, such as the NIDEK Advanced Vision Information System (NAVIS Screener).
"With the NM-1000, doctors can now enjoy the benefits of high resolution digital imaging to assist them in their diagnosis of retinal and anterior segment conditions, resulting in enhanced data handling and communications, which ultimately benefits the patients," said Hiroshi Okada, vice president and general manager, NIDEK Inc. "NIDEK is delighted to be able to provide this technology to our customers, helping them to effectively identify vision problems at the earliest possible stage."
NIDEK offers a full line of optometric and ophthalmic diagnostic systems and treatment lasers for vision care uses.
