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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Medix NatalCare LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator. Item numbers: DMNCLX1; KITNC-STLX0003; KITNC-STLX0006; and KITNC-STLX0007.

Reported: October 19, 2016 Initiated: August 25, 2016 #Z-0056-2017

Product Description

The Medix NatalCare LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator. Item numbers: DMNCLX1; KITNC-STLX0003; KITNC-STLX0006; and KITNC-STLX0007.

Reason for Recall

NatalCare LX incubators may have a defective base where the weld holding the wheel bushing to the tube is inadequate. There were several complaints of wheels bending out of alignment.

Details

Units Affected
104 units
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : AL, CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MS, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC and VA, and Internationally to Pakistan.
Location
Seattle, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Medix NatalCare LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator. Item numbers: DMNCLX1; KITNC-STLX0003; KITNC-STLX0006; and KITNC-STLX0007.. Recalled by Natus Medical Incorporated. Units affected: 104 units.
Why was this product recalled?
NatalCare LX incubators may have a defective base where the weld holding the wheel bushing to the tube is inadequate. There were several complaints of wheels bending out of alignment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 19, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0056-2017.