Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Ventilator Recalled by NIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, INC Due to Potential defective gas inlet pressure regulator within ventilator...

Date: July 20, 2021
Company: NIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, INC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact NIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, INC directly.

Affected Products

Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Ventilator, REF: NKV-550-U, CE 0344, UDI: (01) 00843685100012 The Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Series Ventilator System is intended to provide continuous ventilation for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients who require invasive or noninvasive respiratory support.

Quantity: 1,999 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential defective gas inlet pressure regulator within ventilator which could result in gas releasing noise from the bottom of the ventilator, a High Air/O2 Inlet Pressure alarm, a High/Low O2 alarm, or could not pass device Check prior to use.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About NIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, INC

NIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, INC has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report