Natus Medical Incorporated is recalling approximately 6,022 units of External Drainage Systems and Collection Bags because sterility cannot be guaranteed due to incomplete testing for bacteria and other microorganisms. This recall includes the External Drainage System Collection Bag (REF: NT821732C) and the EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System (REF: NT821731C), which were distributed nationwide between November 2023 and January 2024. If these medical devices are not sterile, they could introduce infections directly into a patient's central nervous system during drainage procedures.
The lack of sterility assurance means the device may be contaminated with microorganisms; using a non-sterile drainage system on a patient can lead to serious, life-threatening infections such as meningitis or ventriculitis.
Manufacturer initiated recall notification via letter.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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