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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Medix NatalCare ST-LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator.

Reported: April 20, 2016 Initiated: January 8, 2016 #Z-1363-2016

Product Description

Medix NatalCare ST-LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator.

Reason for Recall

NatalCare LX Incubators were manufactured using a defective oval port hinge assembly with the result that the screws holding the port in place can become loose and possibly result in the port detaching from the incubator.

Details

Units Affected
75 units (65 units in the US and 10 units in Pakistan) updated in final status report 36 customers with 96 units.
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide and Pakistan.
Location
Seattle, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medix NatalCare ST-LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator.. Recalled by Natus Medical Incorporated. Units affected: 75 units (65 units in the US and 10 units in Pakistan) updated in final status report 36 customers with 96 units..
Why was this product recalled?
NatalCare LX Incubators were manufactured using a defective oval port hinge assembly with the result that the screws holding the port in place can become loose and possibly result in the port detaching from the incubator.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1363-2016.