CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 30 Jul 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Natus Brain Monitor Breakout recalled by Natus Neurology

Natus Neurology is recalling Natus Brain Monitor Breakout, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Jun 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesUDI/DI 038283NA00153ED, Serial Numbers: 021918100008-M, 021918100014-M, 021918100015-M, 021918100017-M, 021918100019-M, 021918100020-M, 021918100021-M, 021918100025-M, 021918100026-M, 021918100028-M, 021918100032-M, 021918100034-M, 021918100036-M, 021918100038-M, 021918100039-M, 021918100040-M, 021918100041-M, 021918100044-M, 021918100046-M, 021918100047-M, 021918100048-M, 021918100049-M, 021918100050-M, 021918100051-M, 021918100052-M, 021918100054-M, 021918100055-M.
Quantity recalled27 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2138-2025
FDA event ID
97091
Recalling firm
Natus Neurology, Oakville, N/A
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
18 Jun 2025
FDA classified
18 Jul 2025
Reported
30 Jul 2025
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Device Malfunction
Device type
Patient Monitors

Timeline

18 Jun 2025Recall initiated by company
18 Jul 2025Classified by FDA+30 days
30 Jul 2025Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Natus received two complaints of left side labeling show impedance for right side.

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

Natus Brain Monitor Breakout Box, Part Number 021911; full-montage standard electroencephalograph

Where it was distributed

US: CA, IN, MO, NC, PA, RI, TX

CaliforniaIndianaMissouriNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaRhode IslandTexas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Natus received two complaints of left side labeling show impedance for right side.

Which lots are affected?

UDI/DI 038283NA00153ED, Serial Numbers: 021918100008-M, 021918100014-M, 021918100015-M, 021918100017-M, 021918100019-M, 021918100020-M, 021918100021-M, 021918100025-M, 021918100026-M, 021918100028-M, 021918100032-M, 021918100034-M, 021918100036-M, 021918100038-M, 021918100039-M, 021918100040-M, 021918100041-M, 021918100044-M, 021918100046-M, 021918100047-M, 021918100048-M, 021918100049-M, 021918100050-M, 021918100051-M, 021918100052-M, 021918100054-M, 021918100055-M.

Where was it sold?

US: CA, IN, MO, NC, PA, RI, TX

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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