FDA Recall Open, Classified

External Drainage System Collection Bag, REF: NT821732C, STERILEEO, Rx only

Recall: Z-0634-2024 · Initiated November 28, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0634-2024
Event Number
93550
Firm
Natus Medical Incorporated
FEI Number
2023988
Product Code
JXG
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
November 28, 2023
Posted
January 4, 2024
Address
5955 Pacific Center Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92121-4309

Description

External Drainage System Collection Bag, REF: NT821732C, STERILEEO, Rx only

Reason

Sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed for external drainage systems due to incomplete bioburden testing.

Action

On November 28, 2023, Natus issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" Notification to affected consignees via USPS. Natus asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Immediately cease use of the affected System and quarantine any inventory until you receive the shipping instructions from Natus to return any System(s). 2) Please complete the enclosed form and return to [email protected]. You will receive shipping instructions from [email protected] 3) Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of the System should be reported to Natus and the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. " Complete and submit the report Online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm " Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 4) Replacement System(s) will be made available to you at no cost. Natus Technical Service will be in contact with you shortly to arrange for the provision of replacement System(s).

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.

Quantity

2,686 units