Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 19, 2017
The Pause function on central monitors will not automatically resume when connected to a Life Scope G9 patient monitor.
Nihon Kohden America Inc recalled Bedside monitor CSM-1901(Life Scope G9) with main unit CU-192RA. The Problem only affec… - a moderate-severity action.
Bedside monitor CSM-1901(Life Scope G9) with main unit CU-192RA. The Problem only affec… was recalled by Nihon Kohden America Inc in April 19, 2017. Reason: The Pause function on central monitors will not automatically resume when connected to a Life Scope G9 patien…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1768-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Nihon Kohden America Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Pause function on central monitors will not automatically resume when connected to a Life Scope G9 patien….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1768-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1768-2017) was formally reported on April 19, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 13, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Nihon Kohden America Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 654 units total (230 units in US).
The documented reason for this recall is: The Pause function on central monitors will not automatically resume when connected to a Life Scope G9 patient monitor. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution including the countries of Germany, Spain, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Pakistan, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, Unite…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
654 units total (230 units in US)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Bedside monitor CSM-1901(Life Scope G9) with main unit CU-192RA. The Problem only affects CSM-1901(Life Scope G9) communicating with CNS-6201A (PU-621RA) and CNS-9701A (MU-971RA).
The Pause function on central monitors will not automatically resume when connected to a Life Scope G9 patient monitor.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1768-2017 |
| Date reported | April 19, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Nihon Kohden America Inc |
| Firm location | Irvine, CA |
| Affected scope | 654 units total (230 units in US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution including the countries of Germany, Spain, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Pakistan, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Kor… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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