Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0946-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Natus Neurology Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Quantity | 114 (31 USA; 83 OUS) |
| Location | Middleton, WI, United States |
Official product description
Nicolet EEG Wireless Amplifier 32/64 Channel. Catalog/Part Numbers : 515-015400 for the 32 channel amplifier and 515-015500 for the 64 channel amplifier. Product Usage: The Nicolet Wireless EEG Amplifier is intended to be used as a front end amplifier to acquire, store, and transmit electrophysiological signals in a wired or wireless mode for the Nicolet Neurodiagnostic system.
Why the product was recalled
Natus Neurology Incorporated is recalling the Nicolet EEG Wireless Amplifier which may overheat and become uncomfortable to touch around the area of the on/off button. The overheating may result in discomfort ranging from too hot up to the potential for a burn.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of CA, FL, LA, MD, MS, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TX and the country of AUSTRALIA. BAHRAIN BRAZIL CANADA Country DENMARK EGYPT GERMANY HONG KONG INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND ITALY JAPAN KOREA KUWAIT MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS ROMANIA RUSSIA SINGAPORE SPAIN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY UNITED KINGDOM URUGUAY VIET NAM
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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