Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 24, 2025
Following a component change in the DPOAE probe (speaker replacement), technical distortions may occur at high stimulus levels combined with unusually low OAE amplitude acceptance…
Path recalled MADSEN ACCUSCREEN TEOAE/DPOAE/ABR Probe (P/N 8-69-41100) - a moderate-severity action.
MADSEN ACCUSCREEN TEOAE/DPOAE/ABR Probe (P/N 8-69-41100) was recalled by Path in December 24, 2025. Reason: Following a component change in the DPOAE probe (speaker replacement), technical distortions may occur at hig…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0940-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Path issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Following a component change in the DPOAE probe (speaker replacement), technical distortions may occur at hig….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0940-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0940-2026) was formally reported on December 24, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 6, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Path is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Germering. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Following a component change in the DPOAE probe (speaker replacement), technical distortions may occur at high stimulus levels combined with unusually low OAE amplitude acceptance thresholds. These distortions can mimic… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic: WI. International: Ireland.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
MADSEN ACCUSCREEN TEOAE/DPOAE/ABR Probe (P/N 8-69-41100)
Following a component change in the DPOAE probe (speaker replacement), technical distortions may occur at high stimulus levels combined with unusually low OAE amplitude acceptance thresholds. These distortions can mimic true DPOAE responses and may result in a false PASS outcome.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0940-2026 |
| Date reported | December 24, 2025 |
| Date initiated | November 6, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Path |
| Firm location | Germering |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | Domestic: WI. International: Ireland. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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