Nihon Kohden America, Inc.
United Statesfrom the FDA registration address FDA establishment FEI 2080783
- Devices
- 591
- Registrations
- FDA
- FDA recalls
- 136 ongoing since 2021 (7 open in total)
What Nihon Kohden America, Inc. makes
NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC. manufactures general-purpose multi-parameter bedside monitors, electroencephalographs, evoked-potential graphic recording systems, carbon dioxide monitors, pulse oximeter probes (both single-use and reusable), neurophysiologic monitoring systems, and instrument trolleys. Their specific devices include BluPRO®, cap-ONE, Neuropack, NK-HealthProtect Wireless Surge Solution, BIS™, Life Scope TR, and Patient Triage Solution.
The company's portfolio includes Class I and Class II devices, which are listed in the FDA 510(k) and FDA UDI registries. NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC. is based in the US.
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Company details
- FDA FEI number
- 2080783
- Address
- 15353 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA, 92618
FDA recalls
FDA recall records list 13 recalls initiated by NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC., the earliest on 2003-12-05 and the most recent on 2026-09-08. By recorded status: 7 ongoing and 6 terminated. The reasons filed fall into these groups: software or firmware, electrical or power and manufacturing or quality process. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer, and a count of records is not a verdict on a company.
Recalls initiated per year
- 2017 1
- 2018 0
- 2019 0
- 2020 1
- 2021 1
- 2022 1
- 2023 0
- 2024 3
- 2025 0
- 2026 1
2026
- 8 Sep 2026 Z-0089-2027 Class II Ongoing Due to a cybersecurity issue associate with a NULL Pointer Dereferences vulnerabiity. If exploited would potentially cause disruption of the centralized monitoring of multiple beds and the visualization of alarms.
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- 8 Sep 2026 Z-0089-2027 Class II Ongoing Due to a cybersecurity issue associate with a NULL Pointer Dereferences vulnerabiity. If exploited would potentially cause disruption of the centralized monitoring of multiple beds and the visualization of alarms.
2024
- 18 Sep 2024 Z-0267-2025 Class II Ongoing Due to oximeters not having FDA market approval or clearance to distribute in the U.S.
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- 18 Sep 2024 Z-0268-2025 Class II Ongoing Due to oximeters not having FDA market approval or clearance to distribute in the U.S.
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- 29 Apr 2024 Z-2025-2024 Class II Ongoing Due to software issue the device may give false "SpO2 Probe Failure" alarm
- 18 Sep 2024 Z-0267-2025 Class II Ongoing Due to oximeters not having FDA market approval or clearance to distribute in the U.S.
2022
- 29 Apr 2022 Z-0314-2025 Class II Ongoing Due to products being shipped/distributed to customers after the products expiration date had past.
2021
- 8 Jan 2021 Z-1162-2021 Class II Ongoing Incorrect Date Stamp or No Data Transfer on Telemetry Receiver and Transmitter.
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- 8 Jan 2021 Z-1162-2021 Class II Ongoing Incorrect Date Stamp or No Data Transfer on Telemetry Receiver and Transmitter.
2020
- 21 Dec 2020 Z-0865-2021 Class II Open since 2020 Medical device non-conformance to electrical safety standard (IEC 60601-1).
2017
- 13 Mar 2017 Z-1768-2017 Class II Terminated The Pause function on central monitors will not automatically resume when connected to a Life Scope G9 patient monitor.
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- 13 Mar 2017 Z-1768-2017 Class II Terminated The Pause function on central monitors will not automatically resume when connected to a Life Scope G9 patient monitor.
2015
- 14 Apr 2015 Z-1543-2015 Class II Terminated Nihon Kohden America (NKA) is recalling the Remote Network Station (RNS) 9703 because it may fail to sound.
2014
- 3 Jun 2014 Z-1979-2014 Class II Terminated Software Version 02-26, when used with the Central Nursing Station (CNS) 6201, (PU-621 RA) may unexpectedly and without warning reboot, resulting in a period of approximately 3 minutes during which time the system does not display patient data and does not emit alarms based on that data should they be appropriate.
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- 3 Jun 2014 Z-1979-2014 Class II Terminated Software Version 02-26, when used with the Central Nursing Station (CNS) 6201, (PU-621 RA) may unexpectedly and without warning reboot, resulting in a period of approximately 3 minutes during which time the system does not display patient data and does not emit alarms based on that data should they be appropriate.
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2012
- 19 Jan 2012 Z-0817-2016 Class II Terminated 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.
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- 19 Jan 2012 Z-0817-2016 Class II Terminated 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.
2006
- 23 Aug 2006 Z-0218-2007 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated When the device is subject to physical shock, such as a drop to the floor, it may output a different value from the preset value. This may result in a superficial burn on the patient if the stimulation is done for a long time.
2003
- 5 Dec 2003 Z-0506-04 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Manufacturing error results in screw affecting electromagnetic interferences. Also metal lid is not tight enough.
Frequently asked questions
How many devices does NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC. have in the registry?
The registry currently lists 591 devices for NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC.. Devices recorded under merged duplicate company entries are counted once.
Which registries list NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC.'s devices?
Among its 50 most recently registered devices, NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC. has devices listed in FDA GUDID (50 devices).
What risk classes do NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC.'s devices fall under?
Among its 50 most recently registered devices, the classes recorded for NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC.'s devices are Class II. Each device page shows its own class and authorisation.
Are there FDA recall records for NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC.?
FDA recall records list 13 recalls initiated by NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC., the most recent initiated on 8 Sep 2026. 7 of them are recorded as ongoing. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer; the records say nothing about the company's overall record.
What are the newest devices from NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC. in the registry?
The most recently registered devices listed for NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC. include SC-611R, QP-946BK, AE-918P-MD/ZA and KH-122A.