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Medix NatalCare ST-LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator.

FDA device recall Z-1363-2016 · posted 2016-04-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Natus Medical Incorporated
Reason for recall
NatalCare LX Incubators were manufactured using a defective oval port hinge assembly with the result that the screws holding the port in place can become loose and possibly result in the port detaching from the incubator.
Action taken
Natus of Seattle, WA began sending the Urgent Field Safety Notice NatalCare LX Incubator letter (DOC-017939A) to consignees on 1/8/16. A repair kit to correct this issue is now available for repair of affected units. Consignees should complete the NatalCare LX Incubator Oval Port Hinge Repair Kit Order Form and FAX it 847-949-6031 or scan and email this form to Natus_Quality_Programs@natus.com. Alternately you can telephone Natus Technical Service at 888-496-2887 and order the kit from a specialist. Natus will send the kit(s) free-of-charge to the address you specify. Each upgrade will require up to - 1 hour of time and require simple hand tools. If you have any questions, please contact Technical Service at 888-496-2887 or send email to: customer.service@natus.com
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FMZ
Quantity affected
75 units (65 units in the US and 10 units in Pakistan) updated in final status report 36 customers with 96 units.
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide and Pakistan.
Date initiated
2016-01-08
Date posted
2016-04-11
Date terminated
2017-02-10
Location
Seattle, WA

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RecordFirmDate
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