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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Second generation neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Light (neoBLUE 2) sold between 2003 and 2008. Catalog Part Number 010066. Top Assembly Part Numbers: 040906, 040904, 040756, 040758, 040658, 040680. Product Usage: Device is used to provide treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Reported: May 10, 2017 Initiated: April 3, 2017 #Z-1924-2017

Product Description

Second generation neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Light (neoBLUE 2) sold between 2003 and 2008. Catalog Part Number 010066. Top Assembly Part Numbers: 040906, 040904, 040756, 040758, 040658, 040680. Product Usage: Device is used to provide treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Reason for Recall

The second generation neoBLUE 2 lights with a black band, sold from 2003 to 2008, are recalled so it will eliminate the possibility that a neoBLUE system may have a replacement board installed which allows it to be used at a higher overall light intensity than the devices were originally cleared to deliver.

Details

Units Affected
4,371 units (3,285 units in the US and 1,086 units outside of the US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lithuania, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Virgin Islands (British).
Location
Seattle, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Second generation neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Light (neoBLUE 2) sold between 2003 and 2008. Catalog Part Number 010066. Top Assembly Part Numbers: 040906, 040904, 040756, 040758, 040658, 040680. Product Usage: Device is used to provide treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.. Recalled by Natus Medical Incorporated. Units affected: 4,371 units (3,285 units in the US and 1,086 units outside of the US).
Why was this product recalled?
The second generation neoBLUE 2 lights with a black band, sold from 2003 to 2008, are recalled so it will eliminate the possibility that a neoBLUE system may have a replacement board installed which allows it to be used at a higher overall light intensity than the devices were originally cleared to deliver.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 10, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1924-2017.