PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Updated Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems. It provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used in a bassinet, open bed, radiant warmer, incubator, or while holding the infant. Affected systems including: 1) Updated light boxes (serial number xxxx004283 or greater) have protection built in to turn off the device if an overheat condition is detected. 2) Updated fiberoptic blankets (Lot Nxxxx16-xx or greater) have an improved fiberoptic cable end to reduce the deg

Reported: December 21, 2016 Initiated: September 16, 2016 #Z-0769-2017

Product Description

Updated Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems. It provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used in a bassinet, open bed, radiant warmer, incubator, or while holding the infant. Affected systems including: 1) Updated light boxes (serial number xxxx004283 or greater) have protection built in to turn off the device if an overheat condition is detected. 2) Updated fiberoptic blankets (Lot Nxxxx16-xx or greater) have an improved fiberoptic cable end to reduce the degradation and increase its useful life. Affected Part Numbers and Description: 006244 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad 006254 neoBLUE blanket LED Light Box 006895 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad 007299 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad EUR 007300 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad EUR 007296 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad UK 007298 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad UK 007301 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad AUS 007302 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad AUS

Reason for Recall

The firm sent the Technical Bulletin to consignees who received the reliability updated neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems between March 2016 to August 2016. The reliability update to prevent the early failure of the fiberoptic pads experienced by some customers on older systems. These failures on previous systems involved discoloration and melting of the fiberoptic bundle at the connector that is inserted in the neoBLUE blanket light box.

Details

Units Affected
713 units total (403 units in US and 310 units outside US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV and Puerto Rico. , and to the countries of : Argentina, Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, Namibia, Paraguay, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Viet Nam, and Virgin Islands (British).
Location
Seattle, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Updated Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems. It provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used in a bassinet, open bed, radiant warmer, incubator, or while holding the infant. Affected systems including: 1) Updated light boxes (serial number xxxx004283 or greater) have protection built in to turn off the device if an overheat condition is detected. 2) Updated fiberoptic blankets (Lot Nxxxx16-xx or greater) have an improved fiberoptic cable end to reduce the degradation and increase its useful life. Affected Part Numbers and Description: 006244 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad 006254 neoBLUE blanket LED Light Box 006895 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad 007299 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad EUR 007300 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad EUR 007296 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad UK 007298 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad UK 007301 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad AUS 007302 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad AUS. Recalled by Natus Medical Incorporated. Units affected: 713 units total (403 units in US and 310 units outside US).
Why was this product recalled?
The firm sent the Technical Bulletin to consignees who received the reliability updated neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems between March 2016 to August 2016. The reliability update to prevent the early failure of the fiberoptic pads experienced by some customers on older systems. These failures on previous systems involved discoloration and melting of the fiberoptic bundle at the connector that is inserted in the neoBLUE blanket light box.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 21, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0769-2017.