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natus newborn care Olympic Brainz Monitor, REF OBM00002. electroencephalograph

FDA device recall Z-1630-2020 · posted 2020-04-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)
Reason for recall
The OBM system functional test (impedance and noise) was not carried out on the affected items prior to release to the customer. The manufacturer cannot attest to the system functionality of the affected items.
Action taken
Natus initiated the recall by letter on 03/05/2020. the firm asked customers to return the affected units to Natus Medical Incorporated, 5900 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98108, USA. Testing will be performed by Natus on the returned unit and will be returned to the consignee following completion of testing. Natus will provide a temporary replacement unit during this time.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
OMA
Quantity affected
40 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Dominican Republic, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Italy, Hong Kong, Korea, Hungary, Switzerland, Colombia, and United Kingdom
Date initiated
2020-03-05
Date posted
2020-04-01
Date terminated
2021-08-09
Location
Oakville, Canada

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