Fukuda Denshi patient monitor model DS-8100M and DS-8100N. The Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model D...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0661-2016 — Class II — December 21, 2015
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0661-2016 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | December 21, 2015 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. |
| Location | Redmond, WA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 95 units distributed in the US |
Product Description
Fukuda Denshi patient monitor model DS-8100M and DS-8100N. The Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model DS-8100N/8100M Patient Monitor is meant to acquire and monitor physiological signals from patients.
Reason for Recall
A possible malfunction where a Short-term Battery Error message has appeared and has been traced back to a bad (damaged) Lithium-Ion capacitor (Short-term Backup battery).
Distribution Pattern
Distributed in the states of CO, ID, KS, MI, MO, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WI.
Lot / Code Information
50400001, 50400002, 50400003, 50400004, 50400011, 50400012, 50400018, 50400019, 50400020, 50400021, 50400022, 50400023, 50400024, 50400025, 50400026, 50400027, 50400028, 50400029, 50400030, 50400031, 50400032, 50400033, 50400034, 50400035, 50400036, 50400037, 50400038, 50400039, 50400040, 50400042, 50400043, 50400044, 50400045, 50400046, 50400047, 50400048, 50400049, 50400050, 50400051, 50400052, 50400053, 50400054, 50400055, 50400056, 50400057, 50400058, 50400059, 50400060, 50400061, 50400062, 50400063, 50400064, 50400065, 50400066, 50400067, 50400068, 50400069, 50400070, 50400071, 50400072, 50400073, 50400074, 50400075, 50400076, 50400077, 50400078, 50400084, 50400093, 50400094, 50400095, 50400096, 50400097, 50400098, 50400099, 50400100, 50400101, 50400102, 50400103, 50400104, 50400105, 50400106, 50400107, 50400108, 50400109, 50400110, 50400111, 50400112, 50400113, 50400114, 50400115, 50400116, 50400117, 50400118, 50400119, and 50400120.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your physician immediately if you use an electrical device or implant affected by this recall. For external devices (monitors, pumps), stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for a replacement. For implanted devices (pacemakers, ICDs), your cardiologist will assess whether you need device replacement surgery — the decision depends on how dependent you are on the device and the actual failure rate observed in the field. Do not attempt to repair or modify a recalled electrical medical device yourself. Monitor for any new or unusual symptoms and report them to your doctor.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.