Class 2 Device Recall Regional Oximetry Sensor

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 25, 2014
• Date Posted: December 31, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on September 01, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-0901-2015
• Recall Event ID: 70045
• 510(K)Number: K132402
• Product Classification: Oximeter - Product Code DQA
• Product: SenSmart, Regional Oximetry EQUANOX Classic Plus Adult/Pediatric Sensor > 40 kg., Model 8003CA (REF 9824-001, 3-Wavelength), 8004CA (REF 9705-001, 4-Wavelength), with associated materials (INT-100 cable, operator's manual; and Quick Start Guide).; ; Sensors are single-packed in a pouch, then multi-packed, 20 per shelf-box.
• Code Information: PRTNUM_72 PMDES1_01 LOTNUM_72 8825001 PKG ASSY, INT100 25605 8825001 PKG ASSY, INT100 414312 8825001 PKG ASSY, INT100 414353 8825001 PKG ASSY, INT100 414405 8825001 PKG ASSY, INT100 418061 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37245 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36349 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36475 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36476 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36477 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36593 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36693 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36694 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36695 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36696 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36697 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36698 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36886 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36887 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 36989 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37066 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37094 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37151 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37245 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37374 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37410 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37514 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37515 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37591 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37607 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37669 9705001 PKG ASSY, 8004CA, 20PK 37670 9824001 PKG ASSY, 8003CA, 20 PK 36611 9824001 PKG ASSY, 8003CA, 20 PK 36888 9824001 PKG ASSY, 8003CA, 20 PK 36937 9824001 PKG ASSY, 8003CA, 20 PK 37090 9824001 PKG ASSY, 8003CA, 20 PK 37231 9824001 PKG ASSY, 8003CA, 20 PK 37575
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Nonin Medical, Inc; 13700 1st Ave N; Plymouth MN 55441-4595
• For Additional Information Contact: Kim E. Aves; 763-553-9968
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Nonin Medical is conducting a recall of certain regional oximetry sensors and associated products. They have received reports of signal loss during use of our shortcabled regional oximetry sensors with diaphoretic patients. No injury or illness have been reported.
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: Consignees were sent a Nonin letter dated November 24, 2014. The letter described the problem and the product affected. They requested consignees to discontinue the use of the products and return it to Nonin. Consignees were asked to complete and return the "Medical Device Market Withdrawal Return Response Form". For questions and additional information they can contact James H. Russell at 763-577-2260 or e-mail jim.russell@nonin.com.
• Quantity in Commerce: 5892 (5452 US, 440 OUS)
• Distribution: To be provided later.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = DQA and Original Applicant = NONIN MEDICAL, INC.