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FDA Device recall Z-1143-2021

Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebra…

On 2021-03-03 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebra… by Natus Manufacturing, citing the external drainage system failed to meet Pyrogen test requirements for devices contacting cerebrospinal fluid of 2.15 endotoxins.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1143-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-01-12
Published2021-03-03
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyNatus Manufacturing
DistributionUS

Product

Ref: NT821731C, Natus EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System - Product Usage: indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated.

Reason

The external drainage system failed to meet Pyrogen test requirements for devices contacting cerebrospinal fluid of 2.15 endotoxins.

Identifiers

code_infoLot # 118000422298

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1143-2021%22

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