MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION EEG-1200A; NEUROFAX ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH

Model Number EEG-1200A

Device Problems Application Program Problem (2880); Application Program Freezes, Becomes Nonfunctional (4031)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The ambulatory care clinical manager reported that the camera and application freezes causing data and video loss in emu room 3.There is an error message that appears when this happens.They have to do multiple shutdowns in order to have the recording to be started back up.They lost the first portion of the recording which started from 10 am that day after the patient was connected to eeg.No patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The ambulatory care clinical manager reported that the camera and application freezes causing data and video loss in emu room 3.There is an error message that appears when this happens.They have to do multiple shutdowns in order to have the recording to be started back up.They lost the first portion of the recording which started from 10 am that day after the patient was connected to eeg.No patient harm was reported.Nihon kohden continues to investigate the reported event.Nihon kohden will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 when additional information becomes available.The following fields are not applicable (na) to the mdr report: a6.B2.D4 lot number & expiration.D6a - d6b.D7b.F1 - f14.G4 device bla number.G5.G7.H2.H7.H9.The following fields contains no information (ni), as attempts to obtain information were made, but some of the information was not provided.A4 b6 - b7.D10 concomitant medical device.Attempt #1 (b)(6) 2023 emailed customer via microsoft outlook for all items under the no information section.The customer responded back with most of the patient information and some of the additional device information.Electrode junction box.Model: je-921a.Sn: (b)(6).Device manufacturer date: ni.Unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4).Returned to nihon kohden: not returned.

Event Description

The ambulatory care clinical manager reported that the camera and its application froze, causing data and video loss in emu room 3.Multiple device shutdowns were required to get the recording to start again.No patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Details of complaint: the ambulatory care clinical manager reported that the camera and its application froze, causing data and video loss in emu room 3.Multiple device shutdowns were required to get the recording to start again.No patient harm was reported.Investigation summary: on (b)(6) 2023, the nihon kohden (nk) neurology engineering services (nes) technician contacted the customer for some follow up information, and discovered this issue was also occurring in emu room 2 and was reported in ticket 195924 (mdr).Upon further investigation, it was discovered the camera had two video streams: the primary video, used to record the video corresponding with the study, and the secondary, used for real time display.If the secondary video is lost, the eeg tech will need to reposition the unit in the room to see all the active acquisition systems.On (b)(6) 2023, the customer contacted the nk nes technician and stated the issue was still occurring.Per the customer, the camera distribution to both the acquisition and monitoring technician both went blank.The nk nes technician responded, stating, "the clockwork loss of the display video but not the recorded video strongly leads me to consider some kind of power interruption, a generator test perhaps where the power is interrupted but not lost by the camera.By design, the sony camera will prioritize the recorded video stream.Another possibility is still a security scan that affects the "ipcamrepeater" service which is communicating with the monitoring pc (emu room 7) on http port 80.Port 80.This is considered an unsecure port by security departments of today.The nk nes technician later reported there was an issue with the vulnerability scanner not recognizing the exemptions as expected.They also found a problem with the physical memory stick.A replacement was ordered, but the customer was unresponsive when nk asked if this resolved the issue.Based on the information provided, the root cause is most likely related to a power issue or security communication issue.The nk nes technician was able to provide guidance and insight into the issue stating a generator test might be useful.A power generator test includes a series of evaluations designed to make certain each component is functioning optimally.Additionally, the nk nes technician stated another possibility might be a security scan that affects the "ipcamrepeater" service which is communicating with the monitor in the emu room.However, due to lack of response, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The following fields contains no information (ni), as an attempt to obtain the information was made, but not all of the information was provided.Attempt #1: 12/05/2023 emailed customer via microsoft outlook for all items under the no information section.The customer responded with most of the patient information and some of the additional device information.Electrode junction box: model: je-921a, sn: ni, device manufacturer date: ni, unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4), returned to nihon kohden: not returned.Additional information: b4 date of this report.D10 concomitant medical device.G3 date received by manufacturer.G6 type of report.H2 if follow-up, what type? h6 event problem and evaluation codes.H11 additional manufacturer narrative.

• Brand Name: EEG-1200A
• Type of Device: NEUROFAX ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH
• Manufacturer (Section D): NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; attn: shama mooman; 1-31-4 nishiochia; shinjuku-ku, tokyo 161-8 560; JA 161-8560
• Manufacturer (Section G): NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION; attn: shama mooman; 1-1 tajino; tomioka city, gunma 370-2 314; JA 370-2314
• Manufacturer Contact: shama mooman ; seibu bldg 2, 4th floor 1-11-2; kusunokidai tokorozawa, saitama 359-8-580 ; JA 359-8580
• MDR Report Key: 18407649
• MDR Text Key: 331477581
• Report Number: 8030229-2023-03956
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OLT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K080546
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EEG-1200A
• Device Catalogue Number: EEG-1200A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ELECTRODE JUNCTION BOX; JE-921A SN NI
• Patient Age: 40 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Hispanic