# FDA recall Z-2570-2018

> **Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-05-15.

## Product

XLTEK EMU40EX EEG Headbox

## 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.

## Distribution

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

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2570-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-05-15
- **Report date:** 2018-08-08
- **Termination date:** 2024-05-06

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Oakville, N/A, Canada

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2570-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2570-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-16 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2570-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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