Nihon Kohden recalls BSM-3000 Series Bedside Monitors with serial numbers 1613-1651 due to false "SpO2 Probe Failure" alarms. Affected units may display incorrect alerts.
Due to software issue the device may give false "SpO2 Probe Failure" alarm
Nihon Kohden is recalling certain BSM-3000 Series bedside monitors that may give false alarms about oxygen probe failure. This could cause unnecessary alerts and confusion in medical settings.
The device has a software issue that causes it to incorrectly signal an oxygen probe failure. This can lead to unnecessary alarms that might distract medical staff or cause confusion during patient monitoring.
Healthcare facilities using the BSM-3000 Series monitors with serial numbers 1613-1651 are affected. Staff using these monitors for patient monitoring may see false alarms.
Check for serial numbers 1613, 1614, 1616, 1617, 1618, 1619, 1621, 1622, 1624, 1625, 1627, 1631, 1638, 1639, 1640, or 1651 on the monitor. The product is labeled as the Life Scope BSM-3000 Series Bedside Monitoring System.
If the monitor displays a false "SpO2 Probe Failure" alarm, stop using it until the issue is resolved.
The device has a software issue that causes it to give false "SpO2 Probe Failure" alarms, which could lead to unnecessary alerts in medical settings.
Check the serial number on the monitor. If it's listed (1613-1651), contact Nihon Kohden for guidance on resolving the false alarms.
The recall record does not specify a fix or remedy, so contact Nihon Kohden directly for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nihon Kohden to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2025-2024 — Nihon Kohden Nihon Kohden Hello, I own a Nihon Kohden that is covered by recall Z-2025-2024 from Nihon Kohden. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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