FDA recall record

Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Ventilator, REF: NKV-550-U, CE 0344, UDI: (01) 00843685100012 The Nihon recall — FDA Z-2435-2021

Potential defective gas inlet pressure regulator within ventilator which could result in gas releasing noise from the bottom of the ventilator, a High…

Class IIclassification
Z-2435-2021official record ID
Sep 15, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2435-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, Inc.
Report dateSep 15, 2021
Recall initiation dateJul 20, 2021
Quantity1,999 units
LocationSanta Ana, CA, United States

Official product description

Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Ventilator, REF: NKV-550-U, CE 0344, UDI: (01) 00843685100012 The Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Series Ventilator System is intended to provide continuous ventilation for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients who require invasive or noninvasive respiratory support.

Why the product was recalled

Potential defective gas inlet pressure regulator within ventilator which could result in gas releasing noise from the bottom of the ventilator, a High Air/O2 Inlet Pressure alarm, a High/Low O2 alarm, or could not pass device Check prior to use.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AZ, CA, NY, MA, VT, LA, DC, PA, FL, UT and OUS (countries) of: Brazil, Japan, Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Germany, Kazakhstan, Spain, Slovenia, Germany/Bulgaria, Russia, India, Palestine, Libya, Jordan Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Barbados, Ecuador, Bahamas, Bolivia, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Martin, Chile, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, Malaysia, Nepal and United Kingdom.

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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