Life Scope PT BSM-1753Recalls & reported problems
Nihon Kohden Corporation · Transport Monitor, Nellcor SpO2 · Class 2
All models of Life Scope PT (3)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Nihon Kohden Life Scope PT transport monitor tracks vital signs such as blood oxygen. Of its 90 reports, 1 involves a death and no injuries are recorded. Reports mostly describe the monitor losing power, failing to charge, and showing blank screens or error messages. Most reports describe no clinical signs or impact on the patient. There were 19 reports in the last 12 months, up from 14 before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 93
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 93 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04931921111871), received between Jan 13, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 92 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output Problem” (32 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Output Problem32
- Power Problem11
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem9
- Communication or Transmission Problem7
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings7
- Failure to Run on Battery6
- Unable to Obtain Readings6
- Complete Loss of Power4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions74
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient12
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient11
- Death1
- No Code Available1
- Patient Problem/Medical Problem1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 93 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Computer Software Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50934449 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Computer Software Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50932238 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem; Output Problem
The Biomedical Engineer (BME) reported that they are getting ECG Module Error and communications issues with this BSM-1753A Transport Monitor. He stated he sometimes has to redock the unit several times to be detected by the BSM-6700 host monitor. He noted EKG Module Errors and similar errors have appeared but was not able to provide more details on them. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50754378 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Output Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50521601 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Computer Software Problem; Application Program Problem; Output Problem
The Biomedical Engineer (BME) reported that the anesthesiologist encountered an error message on a G5 transport monitor during a surgical procedure. During the procedure, the monitor displayed the following error message: Input Unit Error - The input unit software version is incompatible with the main unit. The data in the input unit will be deleted."Because the operating room is currently in patient use, we were unable to verify the serial number or software version of the main unit. The affected BSM-1753A transport monitor is running software version 02-67. Tech Support (TS) advised the BME that they would like to compare the software version of the spare transport monitor that was successfully used in its place to determine whether a software version mismatch may have caused the error. The BME stated he will call back with the software version of the spare transport monitor so we can continue troubleshooting which they have not doneThey did call back with the initial BSM-1753A transport monitor with the error message and took it to another room and docked it to another BSM-6701A Bedside Monitor (BSM). The BSM-6701A went into a boot loop sequence. It would show connect input unit
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50452921 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection; Unable to Obtain Readings; Output Problem
The Biomedical Engineer (Biomed) reported that the ECG port on the BSM was not keeping a secure connection with the ECG cable, causing the ECG readings to be intermittent. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50256157 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026No Device Output; Device-Device Incompatibility; Compatibility Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50041432 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2026Output Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25854597 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2026Failure to Run on Battery; Battery Problem
The Biomedical Engineer (BME) reported that when removing this Bedside Monitor (BSM) from the host monitor, it powered off as if there was no battery installed. They tried swapping the battery with a known-good one, but the issue persisted. No reports of patient harm.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25785707 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Failure to Run on Battery
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) WOULD NOT WORK ON BATTERY POWER. NOT IN PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25681078 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Failure to Run on Battery
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) THAT THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) WOULD NO LONGER CHARGE THE BATTERY. THE BSM WOULD WORK ONLY WHEN CONNECTED TO A DOCKING STATION. NOT IN PATIENT USE AND NO HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25449069 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Image Orientation Incorrect; Poor Quality Image
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) DISPLAY WAS FLIPPED, THE BACKLIGHT WAS YELLOWING, AND THE TOUCHSCREEN WAS NOT RESPONDING. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25390928 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings; Output Problem
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BIOMED) REPORTED THAT THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM-6000) WAS INTERMITTENTLY ALARMING AND DISPLAYING A BLUE MESSAGE ACROSS THE SCREEN DURING AN ENDO CASE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MONITORING PULSE OX. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING THEY FOUND THAT THE ISSUE FOLLOWED THE BSM-1753A. WHEN REBOOTING BOTH DEVICES, THE BIOMED UNDOCKED THE BSM-1753A, WHICH STARTED ALARMING AND DISPLAYING A "DETECTED DISK ERROR FORMAT AND RESTORE DISK" ERROR MESSAGE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25095447 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Power Problem; Complete Loss of Power
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BSM-1753A WOULD IMMEDIATELY POWER OFF WHEN UNDOCKED FROM THE MAIN BSM-6000 AND IT GAVE A "CANNOT OBTAIN IP ADDRESS" ERROR MESSAGE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24916629 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2026No Display/Image; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Unable to Obtain Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Output Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THIS BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) WILL NOT READ ECG WAVEFORMS OR BPM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24755851 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Communication or Transmission Problem; Data Problem
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) DISCHARGED PATIENTS ON ITS OWN, OCCURRING SIMULTANEOUSLY IN SEVERAL ROOMS. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24573144 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THIS UNIT IS INTERMITTENTLY NOT SHOWING THE ECG WAVES OR NUMBERS WHEN DOCKED TO A BESIDE MONITOR (BSM). THE UNIT WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE AT THE TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24160335 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Failure to Pump; Failure to Pump
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO INFLATE FOR NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE (NIBP) MEASUREMENTS. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23923551 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Image Display Error/Artifact; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Image Display Error/Artifact
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE ECGS SHOW A LOT OF ARTIFACTS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23804283 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Unexpected Shutdown; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Unexpected Shutdown
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THIS BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) DOES NOT STAY ON WHEN UNDOCKED AND ONLY STAYS ON WHEN IS DOCKED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23635252 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2025Failure to Power Up; Power Problem; Failure to Power Up; Power Problem
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BSM WOULD NOT RUN ON JUST BATTERY POWER. IT WORKED FINE WHEN CONNECTED TO A DOCK OR A MAIN BSM-6000. WHEN CONNECTED TO A DOCK OR A BSM-6000, THEY RECEIVED A BATTERY ERROR. WHEN THEY REMOVED THE BATTERY, THE ERROR WAS NO LONGER DISPLAYED. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23556736 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Image Display Error/Artifact; Output Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Image Display Error/Artifact; Output Problem
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BSM DISPLAYED A LOT OF NOISE (ARTIFACTS) ON THE ECG AND RESP WAVEFORMS. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23466618 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Failure to Run on Battery; Power Problem; Failure to Run on Battery; Power Problem
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) WOULD POWER OFF WHEN IT WAS REMOVED FROM BEING DOCKED TO A DATA ACQUISITION UNIT OR A MAIN BEDSIDE MONITOR. NOT IN PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23346594 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025No Display/Image; Output Problem; Power Problem; Complete Loss of Power; No Display/Image; Output Problem; Power Problem; Complete Loss of Power
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THIS BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) IS NOT STAYING ON WHILE UNDER BATTERY POWER. THE UNIT WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE AT THE TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23290125 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2025Failure to Run on Battery; Failure to Run on Battery
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE BEDSIDE MONITOR (BSM) WOULD NOT WORK ON BATTERY POWER DESPITE USING A KNOWN-WORKING FULLY CHARGED BATTERY. NOT IN PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23200224 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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