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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0847-2015OTHER

Replacement LED PCB Kit, part number 001840, of the Natus neoBLUE (aka neoBLUE 2) Phototherapy system. Neonatal phototherapy.

Units Affected
1,907
Recall Date
November 19, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0847-2015.

Replacement LED Board kit of Natus neoBLUE2 Phototherapy system distributed after February 16, 2012 is subject of a Field Safety Notification because the system will exhibit a higher light intensity output than the original device. While some customers may prefer using these lights at the higher intensity levels, some are concerned that patients may receive more intensity than desired.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0847-2015.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0847-2015.

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Natus Medical Incorporated Recall FAQ

Natus Medical Incorporated is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Replacement LED PCB Kit, part number 001840, of the Natus neoBLUE (aka neoBLUE 2) Phototherapy system. Neonatal phototherapy.. The notice was published on November 19, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 1,907 units are potentially affected.