Nicolet Elite 2 MHz OB Water Proof Probe, Model #: X1L008, Catalog Code: NW20. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued June 9, 2017).
- Company
- Natus Neurology Inc
- Recall Initiated
- June 9, 2017
- Terminated
- July 22, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-2727-2017
- Quantity
- 2,335 units total
- Firm Location
- Middleton, WI
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Some of the Elite 2 and 3 Obstetric probes and 5 MHz Vascular Probes may exhibit excessive background noise that may mask the users ability to clearly hear heart rate and/or blood flow.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH , OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV and, to the countries of Australia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Germany, India, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Papua Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Info
Serial numbers: CHR0140 CHR0141 CHR0142 CHR0143 CHR0144 CHR0145 CHR0146 CHR0147 CHR0148 CHR0149 CHR0150 CHR0151 CHR0152 CHR0153 CHR0154 CHR0155 CHR0156 CHR0157 CHR0158 CHR0159 CHR0160, and CHR0161.
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action Taken
Customer notification via an Urgent Recall Notification/Field Notice began 06/09/2017. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for the recall. Customers were asked to complete and return the attached verification form. The firm will replace functioning probes that returned free of charge. Customers are to follow the instructions provided for returning any affected devices.