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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Natus Quantum System with NeuroWorks Software. Catalog /Part Numbers: 013926. The Natus Quantum Amplifier is intended to be used as an electroencephalograph: to acquire, display, store and archive electrophysiological signals. The amplifier should be used in conjunction with Natus NeuroWorks /SleepWorks software to acquire scalp and intracranial electroencephalographic (EEG) signals as well as polysomnographic (PSG) signals.

Reported: January 13, 2016 Initiated: November 11, 2015 #Z-0581-2016

Product Description

Natus Quantum System with NeuroWorks Software. Catalog /Part Numbers: 013926. The Natus Quantum Amplifier is intended to be used as an electroencephalograph: to acquire, display, store and archive electrophysiological signals. The amplifier should be used in conjunction with Natus NeuroWorks /SleepWorks software to acquire scalp and intracranial electroencephalographic (EEG) signals as well as polysomnographic (PSG) signals.

Reason for Recall

During an internal testing, Natus Medical Incorporated, identified that in Neuro Works 8.1 with Quantum hardware, the incoming signal is displayed with reversed polarity.

Details

Units Affected
56 (43 US, 13 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution including states of: AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, MD, MA, MN, MS, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX and UT; and countries of: INDIA, KOREA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and CANADA. .
Location
Oakville, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Natus Quantum System with NeuroWorks Software. Catalog /Part Numbers: 013926. The Natus Quantum Amplifier is intended to be used as an electroencephalograph: to acquire, display, store and archive electrophysiological signals. The amplifier should be used in conjunction with Natus NeuroWorks /SleepWorks software to acquire scalp and intracranial electroencephalographic (EEG) signals as well as polysomnographic (PSG) signals.. Recalled by Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK). Units affected: 56 (43 US, 13 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
During an internal testing, Natus Medical Incorporated, identified that in Neuro Works 8.1 with Quantum hardware, the incoming signal is displayed with reversed polarity.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0581-2016.