FDA Recall Terminated

Nonin Model 7600B cerebral oximeter pod. Used with the Nonin Model 7600 Regional Oximeter with Equanox Technology and Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Nonin Medical, Inc., 13700 First Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441-5443 USA.

Recall: Z-0458-2010 · Initiated October 23, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0458-2010
Event Number
53801
Firm
Nonin Medical, Inc
FEI Number
2183646
Product Code
MUD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 23, 2009
Posted
November 25, 2009
Terminated
March 29, 2012
Address
13700 1st Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441

Description

Nonin Model 7600B cerebral oximeter pod. Used with the Nonin Model 7600 Regional Oximeter with Equanox Technology and Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Nonin Medical, Inc., 13700 First Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441-5443 USA.

Reason

A malfunction was detected with one of the components that, under rare circumstances, may result in the overheating of the POD. This overheating, while unlikely to occur, has the potential to cause a burn if the POD is in direct contact with the patient.

Action

An Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter was emailed to customers on 10/23/2009. The letter described the issue and hazard and asked that the use of the device be discontinued and to immediately contact Nonin for return and repair/replacement instructions. Questions or concerns should be directed to John Dalpee at 763-577-3166.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of LA, MN, NC, and NY and countries of Canada, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

62