PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Nicolet¿ Elite¿ 3 MHz OB Probe, Model #: X1L001, Catalog Code: N300. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.

Reported: July 19, 2017 Initiated: June 9, 2017 #Z-2728-2017

Product Description

Nicolet¿ Elite¿ 3 MHz OB Probe, Model #: X1L001, Catalog Code: N300. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.

Reason for Recall

Some of the Elite 2 and 3 Obstetric probes and 5 MHz Vascular Probes may exhibit excessive background noise that may mask the users ability to clearly hear heart rate and/or blood flow.

Details

Recalling Firm
Natus Neurology Inc
Units Affected
2,335 units total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH , OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV and, to the countries of Australia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Germany, India, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Papua Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and United Kingdom.
Location
Middleton, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nicolet¿ Elite¿ 3 MHz OB Probe, Model #: X1L001, Catalog Code: N300. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.. Recalled by Natus Neurology Inc. Units affected: 2,335 units total.
Why was this product recalled?
Some of the Elite 2 and 3 Obstetric probes and 5 MHz Vascular Probes may exhibit excessive background noise that may mask the users ability to clearly hear heart rate and/or blood flow.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 19, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2728-2017.