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The M-LNCS reusable sensor TC-I manufactured and sold by our company. It has been reported that the SpO2 measurement value using the Bull Sensor TC-I ear fluctuates unexpectedly and falls outside the specification range (measurement accuracy). Ta. Masimo research shows that TCI sensors have a high variation of 4.4% across Arms, compared to the specified value of 3.5% Arms. It turns out that there is. Although we have not received any reports of health hazards from medical institutions in Japan or overseas, we cannot rule out the possibility that the affected products were shipped to the market. Because of this, we have decided to begin collection.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Nov 20, 2023

Key facts

Title The M-LNCS reusable sensor TC-I manufactured and sold by our company. It has been reported that the SpO2 measurement value using the Bull Sensor TC-I ear fluctuates unexpectedly and falls outside the specification range (measurement accuracy). Ta. Masimo research shows that TCI sensors have a high variation of 4.4% across Arms, compared to the specified value of 3.5% Arms. It turns out that there is. Although we have not received any reports of health hazards from medical institutions in Japan or overseas, we cannot rule out the possibility that the affected products were shipped to the market. Because of this, we have decided to begin collection.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common Name: Reusable Pulse Oximeter Probe Sales name: M-LNCS, LNCS series
Manufacturer Dräger Japan Co., Ltd.
Models MP03099, 21GFE,21HUC,22G2E,22HSC,E20H1G,E21DYY,E21G7M, 18DCB,18ENJ,19D83,19GCV,19M11,20JLT,20NGB,20NUT,21BVK,21DFN,
Date Nov 20, 2023
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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