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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated.

Reported: March 3, 2021 Initiated: January 12, 2021 #Z-1143-2021

Product Description

Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated.

Reason for Recall

The external drainage system failed to meet Pyrogen test requirements for devices contacting cerebrospinal fluid of 2.15 endotoxins.

Details

Units Affected
7 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of NY.
Location
Galway, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated.. Recalled by Natus Manufacturing Limited. Units affected: 7 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The external drainage system failed to meet Pyrogen test requirements for devices contacting cerebrospinal fluid of 2.15 endotoxins.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 3, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1143-2021.