FDA recall record

Neuralynx ATLAS Stim Headbox-NK For use only with the ATLAS Neurophysiology System recall — FDA Z-1091-2022

Atlas Stim Headbox (ASHB) was delivered to US customers under a premise that the device had an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and was for research…

Class IIclassification
Z-1091-2022official record ID
May 25, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1091-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmNeuralynx Inc.
Report dateMay 25, 2022
Recall initiation dateMar 14, 2022
Quantity15
LocationBozeman, MT, United States

Official product description

ATLAS Stim Headbox-NK For use only with the ATLAS Neurophysiology System. CAUTION--INVESTIGATIONAL DEVICE Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use. Only for use in Non-Significant Risk studies under the supervision of an IRB.

Why the product was recalled

Atlas Stim Headbox (ASHB) was delivered to US customers under a premise that the device had an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and was for research use only, but the manufacturer does not have an approved IDE by the FDA. The product has not undergone electrical safety testing and has not received regulatory clearance.

Distribution information

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, IL, MN, NC, RI.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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