Recall Z-1068-2015

Natus Medical Incorporated · initiated January 2, 2015

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

EPWorks software used in the Xltek Protektor Stimulator Product Usage: Intraoperative diagnosis of acute dysfunction in corticospinal axonal conduction brought about by mechanical trauma (traction, shearing, laceration, or compression) or vascular insufficiency.

Codes / lots: EPWorks Software Versions prior to 6.0

Reason for recall

Software error occurs when using remote monitoring; if the remote user tries to stop the free run waveform group, the system will display a message informing the user that they do not have sufficient privilege.

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

Natus Medical Inc. DBA Excel-Tech Ltd (Xltek) issued medical device notification letters dated December 22, 2014 to their customers vial email and via courier service on January 2, 2015. Within the notice, customers are instructed are on to removal the previous installation and also on how to install the new program upgrade. Natus Medical Inc. has requested that the Previous Version Removed from Use Confirmation form be completed by each customer and returned. Customers who require assistance can contact Natus Technical service by calling 800-387-7516 or via email Oakville_Technical_Service@xltek.com or ots@natus.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-1068-2015
Initiated
January 2, 2015
Posted by FDA
February 9, 2015
Terminated
March 22, 2017
Product code
GWF – Stimulator, Electrical, Evoked Response
Quantity
928 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Recalling firm
Natus Medical Incorporated, Oakville Canada, Ontario

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1067-2015 Class IIEPWorks software used in the Protektor 32 Product Usage: Uses electroencephalography…Software error occurs when using remote monitoring; if the remote user tries to stop the free run waveform… 01/02/2015Terminated