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NBS System 4 (sw version 4.0 or higher), Software update to… recallZ-2320-2017 · Nexstim PLC · initiated Mar 14, 2017

Class II Open, Classified All recalls posted in May 2017

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Nexstim PLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Software defect: the NBS software may accidentally generate duplicate copies of one or several files.

FDA root cause category: Use error

What the company is doing

DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Information Recall Notice dated January 6, 2017, to all affected consignee. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to immediately inspect their inventory and return the affected instruments. . If the medical facility is using an instrument that was created or modified by a DePuy Distributor at the request of a surgeon and it is not listed on the Reconciliation Form, please contact the company at 574-371-4917 or 574-371-4756, for evaluation to determine if the instrument should be returned and replaced. Note: If the modified instrument is determined to be part of this recall, please add the instrument to Distributor Card #2. The completed Reconciliation Forms (from medical facilities) should be returned to the US Distributors office [email protected] or fax 574-371-4939. Copies of all field action documents should be maintained at the US Distributors office. For questions regarding this recall call 574-371-4917 (M-F; 8 am 5 pm EST) Clinical related questions from surgeons: Direct to the Scientific Information Office at 1-888-554-2482

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2320-2017
Recall class
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 14, 2017
Posted by the FDA
May 22, 2017
Recalling firm
Nexstim PLC
Quantity
21
Product code
GWF
FDA submissions
K112881
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US to GA only, Foreign: Europe

Product description

NBS System 4 (sw version 4.0 or higher), Software update to 4.3.3 and NBS System 5 (sw version 5.0 or higher), Software update to 5.1.1. The Nexstim Navigated Brain Stimulation System (NBS System) is indicated for noninvasive mapping of the primary motor cortex of the brain to its cortical gyrus. The NBS System provides information that may be used in the assessment of the primary motor cortex for pre-procedural planning. The NBS System is not intended to be used during a surgical procedure. The NBS System is intended to be used by trained clinical professionals.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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Serial numbers: NBS10391245N4, NBS11011250N4, NBS11071252N4, NBS11201252N4, NBS11451264N4, NBS11491268N4, NBS12051269N4, NBS12261274N4, NBS12341276N4, NBS12441278N4, NBS13341282N4, NBS13431283N4, NBS13451284N4, NBS13481286N4, NBS14011288N4, NBS14361295N5, NBS14481298N5, NBS14491299N5, NBS14511301N5, NBS15131302N5, Serial numbers: NBS10391245N4, NBS11011250N4, NBS11071252N4, NBS11451264N4, NBS11491268N4, NBS12051269N4, NBS12261274N4, NBS12341276N4, NBS12441278N4, NBS13341282N4, NBS13431283N4, NBS13451284N4, NBS14011288N4, NBS14481298N5, NBS14491299N5, NBS14511301N5, NBS15131302N5, NBS15271305N5, NBS15371307N5, NBS16031313N5 and NBS16221316N5. Additionally in Nexstim's warehouse (i.e. not distributed NBS 11201256N4, NBS 13481286N4, NBS 14361295N5 and NBS 16371318N5)

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K112881 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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