FDA Recall Terminated

I-Portal NOTC and VNG; a device used to measure, record, or visually display the involuntary movements (nystagmus) of the eyeball, indicated for use as a diagnostic tool to assist trained clinicians in their analysis of vestibular disorders, which requires the separation of central vs. peripheral nervous system deficits.

Recall: Z-1795-2015 · Initiated April 30, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1795-2015
Event Number
71264
Firm
Neuro Kinetics, Inc.
FEI Number
2519945
Product Code
GWN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
April 30, 2015
Posted
June 12, 2015
Terminated
April 17, 2017
Address
128 Gamma Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-2920

Description

I-Portal NOTC and VNG; a device used to measure, record, or visually display the involuntary movements (nystagmus) of the eyeball, indicated for use as a diagnostic tool to assist trained clinicians in their analysis of vestibular disorders, which requires the separation of central vs. peripheral nervous system deficits.

Reason

complaints of system malfunction and unintended, sudden movement at start up. No injuries reported.

Action

Neuro Kinetics sent a Field Correction Advisory letter dated April 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers with the affected product were instructed to contact Customer Service if a malfunction is encountered and not to use the device until it has been assessed and corrected by Nuerokinetics. Customers with questions should call 412-963-6649.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada and Mexico.

Quantity

140