FDA Recall Terminated

EPWorks software used in the Protektor 32 Product Usage: Uses electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), electromyography (EMG) and transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEP) stimulation techniques to provide healthcare professionals with information to help assess patients neurological status during surgery.

Recall: Z-1067-2015 · Initiated January 2, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1067-2015
Event Number
70157
Firm
Natus Medical Incorporated 2568 Bristol Circle Oakville Canada Ontario
FEI Number
3002809369
Product Code
GWE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
January 2, 2015
Posted
February 9, 2015
Terminated
March 22, 2017

Description

EPWorks software used in the Protektor 32 Product Usage: Uses electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), electromyography (EMG) and transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEP) stimulation techniques to provide healthcare professionals with information to help assess patients neurological status during surgery.

Reason

Software error occurs when using remote monitoring; if the remote user tries to stop the free run waveform group, the system will display a message informing the user that they do not have sufficient privilege.

Action

Natus Medical Inc. DBA Excel-Tech Ltd (Xltek) issued medical device notification letters dated December 22, 2014 to their customers vial email and via courier service on January 2, 2015. Within the notice, customers are instructed are on to removal the previous installation and also on how to install the new program upgrade. Natus Medical Inc. has requested that the Previous Version Removed from Use Confirmation form be completed by each customer and returned. Customers who require assistance can contact Natus Technical service by calling 800-387-7516 or via email [email protected] or [email protected].

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

248 units