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Nonin Medical 8500M Handheld Pulse Oximeter recall — FDA Z-1690-2017

Nonin manufactures and sells two 8500 handheld pulse oximeters (Model 8500 with no memory feature and the 8500M which has a memory feature). Some of the…

Class IIclassification
Z-1690-2017official record ID
Apr 5, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1690-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNonin Medical, Inc.
Report dateApr 5, 2017
Recall initiation dateSep 29, 2016
Quantity15 (11 US; 4 OUS)
LocationPlymouth, MN, United States

Official product description

8500M Handheld Pulse Oximeter

Why the product was recalled

Nonin manufactures and sells two 8500 handheld pulse oximeters (Model 8500 with no memory feature and the 8500M which has a memory feature). Some of the devices distributed may not have the correct pulse oximetry board with the integrated memory feature.

Distribution information

Distribution in US (MI, NC, OH, NC, VA), and CANADA

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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