FDA Recall Terminated

Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated.

Recall: Z-1143-2021 · Initiated January 12, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1143-2021
Event Number
87175
Firm
Natus Manufacturing Limited Ida Business Park Glenbrack Road Galway Ireland
FEI Number
3005581270
Product Code
JXG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Initiated
January 12, 2021
Terminated
November 8, 2022

Description

Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated.

Reason

The external drainage system failed to meet Pyrogen test requirements for devices contacting cerebrospinal fluid of 2.15 endotoxins.

Action

On January 12, 2021, Natus sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice - Recall" notification to all affected consignees via US Mail. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, the notification asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Please return these affected items at your earliest convenience to the following address: 3150 Pleasant View Road, Middleton, WI 53562 USA 2. Replacement product is available. The Technical Service department will be in contact in relation to the provision of the replacement product. 3. Please complete and return the customer reply form to Natus at the following Email address: [email protected]

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of NY.

Quantity

7 units