GN Otometrics Horskatten 9 Taastrup Denmark Gold Cup Leadwire and Snap Leadwire with the following component descriptions: 1. 24" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 2. 40" Snap Leadwire, Blue; 3. 24" Snap Leadwire, Red; 4. 40" Snap Leadwire, Red; 5. 24" Snap Leadwire, Green; 6. 40" Snap Leadwire, Green; 7. 24" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 8. 40" Snap Leadwire, Brown; 9. 24" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 10. 40" Snap Leadwire, Orange; 11. 24" Snap Leadwire, White; 12. 40" Snap Leadwire, White; 13. 24" Sna Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The electrode lead connector has a protruding conductor beyond insulation of approximately 0.1 mm.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

GN Otometrics notified customers on about 08/01/2019 via "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE (FSN) MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter. The notification informed customers that the electrode lead connector has a protruding conductor beyond insulation of approximately 0.1 mm and there is potential risk to healthcare professionals or patients of exposure to electrical shock form the electrode connector. Instructions included to identify, cease use and quarantine the affected electrode leads, ensure all personnel are notified who need to be aware, notify customers if the affected electrode leads have been further distributed, and arrange for the return of affected electrode leads to Natus Medical, 3150 Pleasant View Lane, Middleton, WI 53562. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the Customer Reply Form via email to otochartrLeads.US@natus.com or fax to 1-847-557-1308.