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The Natus Blue Light Phototherapy is also called the "neoBLUE LED Phototherapy System". The "neoBLUE mini LED Photothera

FDA device recall Z-0420-2010 · posted 2009-11-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Natus Medical Incorporated
Reason for recall
The clamp connecting the neoBLUE mini phototherapy light to the accessory pole stand can sustain stress fractures or break when excessive force is used when tightening the clamp. No injuries have been reported.
Action taken
On 10/1/09 Natus notified domestic consignees by Urgent Product Advisory Notice letter that advised them of the issue, instructed them to inspect the clamps, and included pictures of the affected clamp. Consignees are instructed to return the recalled clamps for a new replacement to be shipped by Natus. International distribution partners were notified by letter on 10/1/2009 and instructed to identify and contact their consignees. Replacements will be sent to the distribution partner for their consignees.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LBI
Quantity affected
2127
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan
Date initiated
2009-10-01
Date posted
2009-11-24
Date terminated
2011-09-22
Location
Seattle, WA

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RecordFirmDate
NATUS BLUE LIGHT PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT (K022196)Natus Medical, Inc.2002-09-19