| Date Initiated by Firm | August 23, 2006 |
| Date Posted | November 28, 2006 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 23, 2008 |
| Recall Number | Z-0218-2007 |
| Recall Event ID |
36394 |
| 510(K)Number | K991899 |
| Product Classification |
Constant current stimulation unit - Product Code GWF
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| Product | Nihon Kohden Electric Stimulator, Model number: MS-210BK (Optional accessories of MEB-2200A -Neuropack Evoked Potential and EMG Measuring System) |
| Code Information |
Any serial numbers up to 02160 |
| FEI Number |
2080783
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Nihon Kohden America Inc
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Foothill Ranch
CA
92610-3000
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| For Additional Information Contact | Serrah Namini 949-580-1555 Ext. 4401 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | When the device is subject to physical shock, such as a drop to the floor, it may output a different value from the preset value. This may result in a superficial burn on the patient if the stimulation is done for a long time. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | All customers will be called by phone, then faxed the Product Notification starting 09/01/2006
Customers were instructed to indicate the serial numbers on each of your MS-210BK stimulators and fax the MS-210BK PRODUCT RECALLREPLACEMENT letter back to Nihon Kohden at: 949-580-15550 or email to customerservice@nkusa.com. Upon receipt of this letter, Nihon Kohden''s customer service department will send a replacement unit. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 97 units in the U.S. |
| Distribution | Nationwide. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = GWF
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