ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0203-2018 ยท MHX Monitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)

Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd.

Fukuda Denshi patient monitor model DS-8100M and DS-8100N Product Usage: Use of the Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model DS-8100N/8100M Patient Monitor is indicated in those situations where observation of one or more of the following parameters on an individual patient may be required. ECG (waveform, heart rate, ST-Level and ventricular arrhythmias), respiration, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), pul

DateOct 16, 2017
StatusCompleted
ReasonFor the Fukuda Denshi patient monitor model DS-8100, in less than 0.003% (17) of the 6227 devices sold worldwide, a Short-term Battery Error message has appeared and has been traced back to a bad (damaged) Lithium-Ion capacitor (Short-term battery backup).
Root causeComponent design/selection
ActionThe recalling firm will notify affected consignees via Field Correction Notification letter. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. A Customer Confirmation Sheet to be filled out by end user and faxed or emailed back to Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc will also be included. For questions call 206-305-4460.
Quantity6227 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the countries of UK, and Japan and via distributors in the other countries
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K134046FUKUDA DENSHI DYNASCOPE MODEL DS-8100N/8100M PATIENT MONITOR
Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc., Feb 12, 2015