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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 25, 2009).
- Company
- Nonin Medical, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- October 23, 2009
- Posted
- November 25, 2009
- Terminated
- March 29, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-0458-2010
- Quantity
- 62
- Firm Location
- Plymouth, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of LA, MN, NC, and NY and countries of Canada, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Info
Serial numbers: 500814470, 500814472, 500814474, 500814478, 500814480, 500814484, 500823139, 500823145, 500823146, 500823154, 500823159, 500823161, 500823164, 500823166, 500823172, 500823174, 500823175, 500823176, 500823181, 500823182, 500849316, 500849318, 500849321, 500849325, 500849331, 500849333, 500849336, 500849337, 500849338, 500849342, 500849343, 500849344, 500849347, 500849348, 500849349, 500849350, 500849351, 500849353, 500849356, 500849357, 500849358, 500849360, 500849361, 500849366, 500849367, 500849368, 500849369, 500849370, 500849372, 500849373, 500849375, 500849378, 500849380, 500849386, 500849387, 500849388, 500849389, 500849390, 500857060, 500857061, 500857064, and 500874926.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
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.