Nihon Kohden Adult Cap-ONE Biteblock Recall: Expired Products Risk
Nihon Kohden recalls expired Adult Cap-ONE Biteblock models YG-227T due to distribution after expiration. These devices may not function safely during endoscopy procedures.
Lower-risk recall
Due to products being shipped/distributed to customers after the products expiration date had past.
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What happened, in plain English
Nihon Kohden is recalling adult Cap-ONE Biteblocks with model YG-227T that were shipped after their expiration date. Using expired medical devices could lead to unsafe oxygen administration during endoscopy procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/60745-nihon-kohden-adult-cap-one-biteblock-recall-expired-products-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/60745-nihon-kohden-adult-cap-one-biteblock-recall-expired-products-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0314-2025
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“Nihon Kohden Adult Cap-ONE Biteblock Recall: Expired Products Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60745-nihon-kohden-adult-cap-one-biteblock-recall-expired-products-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0314-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0314-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The devices were distributed after their expiration date, which could mean they no longer function properly. Expired medical devices may not deliver oxygen safely during endoscopy procedures.
Who’s affected
Patients undergoing endoscopy procedures who use the recalled Cap-ONE Biteblocks. Those with the specific model numbers 706121CB, 706301CB, or 707211CB are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number YG-227T on the device. Look for lot numbers 706121CB, 706301CB, or 707211CB on the packaging or label.
- Brand
Nihon Koh: The record says 'Nihon Kohden America Inc' — so the brand display is 'Nihon Kohden' (shortened from the legal name, common in consumer contexts).- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Expiration
Verify the device's expiration date and lot number to confirm if it's in the recalled range.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 9 states.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA, ID, KY, MA, MO, NC, OR, and UT.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2.5 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using this product?
The recall does not require immediate stop use; check expiration and lot numbers to determine if it's affected.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0314-2025 (April 29, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0314-2025 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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