Nihon Kohden Life Scope G5 Bedside Monitoring SystemRecalls & reported problems across all models
Nihon Kohden Corporation · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 41
- Deaths reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of Nihon Kohden Life Scope G5 Bedside Monitoring System by Nihon Kohden Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 41 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 2, 2023 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 2 deaths, 39 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output Problem” (16 reports).
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Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Nihon Kohden Life Scope G5 Bedside Monitoring System problems
Device problems
- Output Problem16
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem11
- Application Program Problem7
- Application Program Freezes or Fails to Launch6
- Image Display Error/Artifact4
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings4
- Unable to Obtain Readings4
- Unintended Application Program Shut Down4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions40
- Insufficient Information1
Nihon Kohden Life Scope G5 Bedside Monitoring System models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Nihon Kohden Life Scope G5 Bedside Monitoring System CU-152RMonitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)2 deaths26 reports
- Nihon Kohden Life Scope G5 Bedside Monitoring System CU-151RMonitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)15 reports
Recent Nihon Kohden Life Scope G5 Bedside Monitoring System adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Output Problem; Tactile Prompts/Feedback; Inappropriate Tactile Prompt/Feedback
The Biomedical Engineer (Biomed) reported that the touchscreen on the G5 Monitor would not appropriately recognize touch inputs when making onscreen selections. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900289 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50521702 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Application Program Problem; Unintended Application Program Shut Down
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50517140 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50300368 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Output Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50282519 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Application Program Problem; Application Program Freezes or Fails to Launch
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50207781 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026No Device Output; Device-Device Incompatibility; Compatibility Problem
The Biomedical Engineer (BME) reported that this G5 Monitor would not obtain a Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) reading for patients with high blood pressure when this transport monitor was connected. No patient harm was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50041802 ↗MalfunctionJul 20, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings; Data Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25883649 ↗DeathJul 20, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings; Output Problem
The Biomedical Engineer (Biomed) reported that the G5 Monitor gave a "No SpO2 Probe Connected" error message and would not pick up SpO2 levels. This occurred while the patient was coding. Although the patient passed away, the onsite "House Super," who was contacted by TS later stated they did not believe the SpO2 issue was the cause of the patient's death.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25879252 ↗DeathJul 6, 2026Device Alarm System; Protective Measures Problem
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED AN ADVERSE EVENT INVOLVING UNCLEAR ALARM BEHAVIOR ON A G5 MONITOR AND CENTRAL NURSE STATION (CNS), WITH INCONSISTENT DESCRIPTIONS OF WHETHER THE ALARM WAS INACTIVE, DISABLED, OR FAILED TO SOUND, AND INCONSISTENT INCIDENT DATES BEFORE FINALLY CONFIRMING ON (B)(6) AT 9:11 AM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25719914 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Tactile Prompts/Feedback; No Tactile Prompts/Feedback
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BIOMED) REPORTED THAT THE TOUCHSCREEN ON THE G5 MONITOR WAS NOT RESPONDING TO TOUCH INPUTS. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25163446 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Output Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THIS UNIT DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT MAP. ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, MAP WAS CALCULATED MANUALLY BY THE CLINICAL STAFF TO AVERT POTENTIAL PATIENT HARM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24860238 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Application Program Problem; Application Program Freezes or Fails to Launch
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE G5 BEDSIDE MONITOR TOUCHSCREEN FROZE UP AND BECAME UNRESPONSIVE DURING AN OR CASE. HE SAID THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED BY UNPLUGGING THE POWER AND FORCE SHUTTING DOWN THE UNIT AND TURNING IT BACK ON. HE SAID HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE UNIT EVALUATED. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24671349 ↗MalfunctionMar 20, 2026Application Program Problem: Parameter Calculation Error; Unable to Obtain Readings
THE NURSE REPORTED THAT THE G5 MONITOR WAS RECEIVING "ANALYZING DATA" ON 12-LEAD AND NO 12-LEAD ANALYSIS WERE GIVEN. THE WAVEFORMS WERE DISPLAYED, BUT INTERMITTENTLY. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24648131 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Output Problem
THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE G5 MONITORING SCREEN FREEZES, REQUIRING THE STAFF TO UNPLUG IT FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND PLUG IT BACK IN. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24414572 ↗
Other Nihon Kohden Corporation products
All Nihon Kohden Corporation devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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