FDA Recall Terminated

MEE-1000A Neuromaster, Model No. Accessories: MS-110B (Electric Stimulation), MS-120BK (Current Stimulator Box) JB-116B, JB-132B (Amplifiers) Electromyography. (EMG)

Recall: Z-0817-2016 · Initiated January 19, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0817-2016
Event Number
73114
Firm
Nihon Kohden America Inc
FEI Number
2080783
Product Code
GWF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 19, 2012
Posted
February 17, 2016
Terminated
February 22, 2016
Address
15353 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA, 92618-2216

Description

MEE-1000A Neuromaster, Model No. Accessories: MS-110B (Electric Stimulation), MS-120BK (Current Stimulator Box) JB-116B, JB-132B (Amplifiers) Electromyography. (EMG)

Reason

The MEE-1000A Neuromaster had defective printed circuit boards (PCBs). Gas arrestors on these boards which were intended to provide protection from electrostatic discharge failed to prohibit unintentional current flow.

Action

A customer notification letter dated 9/25/12 was sent to customers informing them of a potential malfunction of NIHON KOHDEN amplifier units, models JB-116B and JB-132B and Extension Unit MS-110B, used with the MEE-1000A Neuromaster Neural Function Measuring System. The letter informs the customers of the potential malfunction and that the probability that the malfunction occurs is extremely rare. The letter informs the customers of the preventive measure and the preventive corrective action. Customers are instructed to inform all potential users and operators of the Neural Function Measuring System MEE-1000A Neuromaster about the Corrective Action notice. Customers are instructed that NIHON KOHDEN technical support representative will contact them to arrange an update of their amplifier products.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

477 units total (137 units in US)