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Natus 006562Recalls & reported problems

Xltek · EMU40EX Breakout Box · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382830011297), received between May 14, 2022 and Sep 2, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Circuit Failure” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Circuit Failure1
  • Device Emits Odor1
  • Intermittent Shock/Stimulation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 2, 2025Circuit Failure; Device Emits Odor; Circuit Failure; Device Emits Odor

    PART: 006562R, EMU40EX BREAKOUT BOX-REFURB - SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM TWO BASE UNITS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BREAKOUT BOX. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. THE PROCEDURE WAS VIDEO-EEG. THE SMOKE AND ODOR APPEARED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE REGISTRATION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22930282 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 14, 2022Intermittent Shock/Stimulation; Intermittent Shock/Stimulation

    EMU40EX BREAKOUT BOX-REFURB - THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT WHEN CONNECTED TO A PATIENT WITH ELECTRODES, SOME SHOCKS ARE BEING SENT TO THE PATIENT VIA FP1 AND FP2. THEY USED THE SAME HEADBOX ON A DIFFERENT PATIENT AND THE SHOCKING STILL HAPPENED. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14402884 ↗

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