Natus Neurology Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2727-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Nicolet¿ Elite¿ 2 MHz OB Water Proof Probe, Model #: X1L008, Catalog Code: NW20. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, monitor blood flow before and after surgery, etc.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 9, 2017

Date Posted: July 19, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2727-2017

Event ID: 77569

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2,335 units total

Code Information:

Serial numbers: CHR0140 CHR0141 CHR0142 CHR0143 CHR0144 CHR0145 CHR0146 CHR0147 CHR0148 CHR0149 CHR0150 CHR0151 CHR0152 CHR0153 CHR0154 CHR0155 CHR0156 CHR0157 CHR0158 CHR0159 CHR0160, and CHR0161.

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated