CLASS II Device recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Xltek EMU40EX EEG Headbox recalled by Natus Neurology

Natus Neurology is recalling Xltek EMU40EX EEG Headbox, distributed in 34 states. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesPart Numbers: 10406, 002933

Quantity recalled462 Units Total

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-2570-2018
FDA event ID: 80239
Recalling firm: Natus Neurology, Oakville, N/A
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 May 2018
FDA classified: 28 Jul 2018
Reported: 8 Aug 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

15 May 2018	Recall initiated by company
28 Jul 2018	Classified by FDA	+74 days
8 Aug 2018	Published in enforcement report	+11 days

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

Reason for recall

Possible degradation of an internal electronic component over time which may cause the XLTEK EMU 40EX Breakout box to fail. It may feel hot and plastic case may start melting.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

XLTEK EMU40EX EEG Headbox

Where it was distributed

USA Distribution: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, ,RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. World wide Distribution: Canada, China, Cyprus, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Kingdom

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nebraska

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible degradation of an internal electronic component over time which may cause the XLTEK EMU 40EX Breakout box to fail. It may feel hot and plastic case may start melting.

Which lots are affected?

Part Numbers: 10406, 002933

Where was it sold?

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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