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
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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 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Nihon Kohden America Inc 90 Icon Foothill Ranch CA 92610-3000
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For Additional Information Contact |
Serrah Namini 949-580-1555 Ext. 4401
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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.
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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 and Original Applicant = NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC.
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