Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2023-11-28
Product Quantity3,336 units
Reason for Recall
Sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed for external drainage systems due to incomplete bioburden testing.
Firm 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).
Root Cause
Process change control
Distribution Pattern
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.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.