PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy system, neonatal phototherapy. Used to provide treatment for neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. 006224 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 Phototh

Reported: December 21, 2016 Initiated: October 28, 2016 #Z-0770-2017

Product Description

Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy system, neonatal phototherapy. Used to provide treatment for neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. 006224 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 007296 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad AUS

Reason for Recall

neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System distributed since release of the product in 2011 is recalled due to customer complaints regarding discoloration/ degradation of fiberoptic bundle at connection of pad and box.

Details

Units Affected
2619 units (1925 units in the US and 694 units OUTSIDE the US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution and to the countries of : including American Samoa and Guam, and in the following countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Viet Nam, and Virgin Islands (British).
Location
Seattle, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy system, neonatal phototherapy. Used to provide treatment for neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. 006224 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 007296 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad AUS. Recalled by Natus Medical Incorporated. Units affected: 2619 units (1925 units in the US and 694 units OUTSIDE the US).
Why was this product recalled?
neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System distributed since release of the product in 2011 is recalled due to customer complaints regarding discoloration/ degradation of fiberoptic bundle at connection of pad and box.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 21, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0770-2017.