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

Recall number
Z-0268-2025
Recalling firm
Nihon Kohden America Inc
Product
Nihon Kohden Adult Ear Clip SpO2 Sensor, 1.5 meter Model 809030007 Reusable SpO2 Ear Clip, each
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2024-09-18
Posted
2024-10-30
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Due to oximeters not having FDA market approval or clearance to distribute in the U.S.
Root cause
No Marketing Application
Action
On 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 vitalsignsTS@nihonkohden.com. Nihon Kohden is requesting all unused stock be returned to Nihon Kohden and a full refund will be issued for unused product. Please contact Nihon Kohden Technical Support to coordinate the return of the affected product. If you have questions about this notification or the form below, please call Nihon Kohden America at 1-800-325-0283, Option 2 (M-F, 8am-5pm PDT) or email vitalsignsTS@nihonkohden.com.
Quantity
64
Distribution
U.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
Lot, serial or model codes
Model num.: 809030007 UDI-DI: 06970758500159 All lot numbers
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DQA
Firm FEI
2080783
Firm city
Irvine
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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2026-10-06

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