Nidek AFC-330 Automated Fundus Camera Cleared in U.S.

NIDEK (Gamagori, Japan) has received FDA clearance to market its AFC-330 fundus camera in the U.S. The unit is an all-in-one system that contains both the camera and the processing computer, negating the need for another machine to remain nearby.

The device is the company’s most automated model, and features automatic alignment along the three axis, uses a lower brightness flash, and has dampened mechanical components, among other advances.

More details about the AFC-330 from the product page:

All in one with built-in camera and computer

• The AFC-330 has an integrated CCD camera and microcomputer in one compact unit without requiring an external camera and PC. It is virtually “ready to use out of the box”.

Five automated functions for enhanced ease-of-use

• With five automated functions – 3-D auto tracking, auto focus, auto switching from anterior eye to fundus, auto shot, and auto print / export – the AFC-330 enables seamless photography from start to finish.

Monitor and indicator for operator assist

• The anterior eye monitor allows an operator to constantly verify alignment. The focus split indicator shows the amount of focus deviation in the fundus observation screen.

Navigation of stereo and panorama photography

• The AFC-330 navigates stereo and panorama photography with target marks displayed on observation screen.

Low flash intensity and quiet shutter sound

• The AFC-330 reduces flash intensity by 40% and sound of the shutter by 50% compared to its predecessor, the AFC-230 / 210.

Press release: NIDEK and MARCO Announce FDA 510(K) Clearance for the AFC-330 – Automated Fundus Camera…

Product page: AFC-330…