FDA recall record

XLTEK EMU40EX EEG Headbox recall — FDA Z-2570-2018

Possible degradation of an internal electronic component over time which may cause the XLTEK EMU 40EX Breakout box to fail. It may feel hot and plastic…

Class IIclassification
Z-2570-2018official record ID
Aug 8, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2570-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNatus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)
Report dateAug 8, 2018
Recall initiation dateMay 15, 2018
Quantity462 Units Total
LocationOakville, N/A, Canada

Official product description

XLTEK EMU40EX EEG Headbox

Why the product was recalled

Possible degradation of an internal electronic component over time which may cause the XLTEK EMU 40EX Breakout box to fail. It may feel hot and plastic case may start melting.

Distribution information

USA Distribution: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, ,RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. World wide Distribution: Canada, China, Cyprus, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Kingdom

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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