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Recall of Device Recall Natus neoBLUE 2 Phototherapy system

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Natus Medical Incorporated.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69820
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0847-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-11-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-12-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-07-20
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=131593
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Neonatal phototherapy unit - Product Code LBI
  • Reason
    Replacement led board kit of natus neoblue2 phototherapy system distributed after february 16, 2012 is subject of a field safety notification because the system will exhibit a higher light intensity output than the original device. while some customers may prefer using these lights at the higher intensity levels, some are concerned that patients may receive more intensity than desired.
  • Action
    Natus Medical has begun mailing the Urgent Recall Notification/Field Safety Notice neoBLUE LED Board Replacements letter (DOC-012737B), dated November 5, 2014, to US consignees. Natus Medical also send the Product Advisory neoBLUE LED Board Replacements letter (DOC-0012738), dated October 30, 2014, to International Distribution Partners. Both US and International consignees also received the TECHNICAL BULLETIN LED Board Kit, neoBLUE 2 LED Phototherapy System, p/n: 001840, Treatment Intensity with revised LED board for neoBLUE 2 systems (p/n: 040904 & 040906) [DOC 008353]; and the Label, neoBLUE Intensity/Height (DOC 011561). Consignees are instructed to measure the light intensity of their devices and to document that information of the device using an adhesive label that is provided. The neoBLUE 3 system and its replacement panel sold today are not affected by this issue. If there are any questions regarding this advisory letter or the attached Technical Bulletin, please call Natus Technical Service at 888-496-2887.

Device

Device Recall Natus neoBLUE 2 Phototherapy system
  • Model / Serial
    All distributed Natus neoBLUE 2 systems with LED PCB replacements received after February 16, 2012. For use only with neoBLUE devices manufactured between 2002 and 2007 (neoBLUE2)
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    worldwide
  • Product Description
    Replacement LED PCB Kit, part number 001840, of the Natus neoBLUE (aka neoBLUE 2) Phototherapy system. Neonatal phototherapy.
  • Manufacturer
    Natus Medical Incorporated

Manufacturer

Natus Medical Incorporated
  • Manufacturer Address
    Natus Medical Incorporated, 5900 1st Ave S, Seattle WA 98108-3248
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Natus Medical Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA