ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0268-2025 ยท DQA Oximeter

Nihon Kohden America Inc

Nihon Kohden Adult Ear Clip SpO2 Sensor, 1.5 meter Model 809030007 Reusable SpO2 Ear Clip, each

DateOct 30, 2024 (initiated Sep 18, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDue to oximeters not having FDA market approval or clearance to distribute in the U.S.
Root causeNo Marketing Application
ActionOn 10/07/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" via certified mail or FedEx informing customers that the Sp02 sensor's intended use was not reviewed/evaluated by the FDA and does not have market approval or clearance for distribution in the U.S. Customers are instructed to: 1. Identify any Caremed SpO2 sensor packages you have in inventory and cease use of the affected product. 2. Complete the attached Medical Device Notification Return Response Form 3. Email the completed Medical Device Notification Return Response Form back to NKA Technical Services at vitalsign
Quantity64
DistributionU.S.: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VT, WA, and WI. O.U.S.: N/A
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.