Unit, Neonatal Phototherapy
General Hospital · 21 CFR 880.5700
Recent MDR events
808 adverse event reports on file
- GE MEDICAL NEONATAL PHOTOTHERAPY BILI BLANKETJun 29, 2026InjuryWipro Ge Healthcare Private Ltd.MW5189993
- PHOTOTHERAPY BILIBLANKETMay 22, 2026MalfunctionBistos Co., Ltd.25259324
- BILISOFT 2.0Jan 2, 2026MalfunctionLumitex Medical Devices, Inc23943066
- NEOBLUE BLANKETNov 17, 2025InjuryNatus Medical Incorporated9612197-2025-00010
- BILILUX PHOTOTHERAPY LIGHTAug 13, 2025MalfunctionDraeger Medical Systems, Inc2510954-2025-00005
- BILILUX PHOTOTHERAPY LIGHTMar 10, 2025MalfunctionDraeger Medical Systems, Inc.2510954-2025-00001
- GIRAFFE SPOT PT(LED)Oct 4, 2024InjuryLumitex Medical Devices, Inc.1000122810-2024-00001
- GIRAFFE BLUE SPOT PT LITESep 9, 2024MalfunctionDatex-ohmeda, Inc20168603
- BILILUX PHOTOTHERAPY LIGHTJul 30, 2024MalfunctionDraeger Medical Systems, Inc2510954-2024-00036
- BILILUX PHOTOTHERAPY LIGHTMar 8, 2024MalfunctionDraeger Medical Systems, Inc1220063-2024-00029
Event type breakdown
Recalls
14 recall events for this product code
- Natus Medical IncorporatedTerminatedApr 14, 2017
Second generation neoBLUE LED Phototherapy Light (neoBLUE 2) sold between 2003 and 2008. Catalog Part Number 010066. Top Assembly Part Numbers: 040906, 040904,
The second generation neoBLUE 2 lights with a black band, sold from 2003 to 2008, are recalled so it will eliminate the possibility that a neoBLUE system may have a replacement board installed which allows it to be used at a higher overall light intensity than the devices were originally cleared to deliver.
Z-1924-2017 · View FDA record ↗ - Natus Medical IncorporatedTerminatedDec 15, 2016
Updated Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems. It provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used in a bassinet, open bed, radiant warmer,
The firm sent the Technical Bulletin to consignees who received the reliability updated neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems between March 2016 to August 2016. The reliability update to prevent the early failure of the fiberoptic pads experienced by some customers on older systems. These failures on previous systems involved discoloration and melting of the fiberoptic bundle at the connector that is inserted in the neoBLUE blanket light box.
Z-0769-2017 · View FDA record ↗ - Natus Medical IncorporatedTerminatedOct 21, 2015
Natus neoBLUE 3 Phototherapy system or Neonatal Phototherapy, Catalogue Part Number: 010066; Top Assembly Part Number: 001103
The neoBLUE Instruction For Use (IFU) and Service Manuals for the neoBLUE 3 were revised to show the cleared intensity statement settings so the output intensity aligns precisely with the information listed in the cleared 510(k) submission.
Z-0149-2016 · View FDA record ↗ - Physician Engineered Products, Inc.TerminatedAug 31, 2015
Bright Embrace, a Single Bili Light for newborn phototherapy
Upper limit for ambient temperature for use of the device was printed incorrectly in the instructions
Z-2486-2015 · View FDA record ↗ - Natus Medical IncorporatedTerminatedApr 10, 2015
Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy system which includes the following items:
neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System is recalled because Natus has received feedback from some customers about early failure of the neoBLUE blanket system fiberoptic pads. These failures involve discoloration and melting of the fiberoptic bundle at the connector that is inserted in the neoBLUE blanket light box.
Z-1412-2015 · View FDA record ↗ - Natus Medical IncorporatedTerminatedDec 22, 2014
Replacement LED PCB Kit, part number 001840, of the Natus neoBLUE (aka neoBLUE 2) Phototherapy system. Neonatal phototherapy.
Replacement LED Board kit of Natus neoBLUE2 Phototherapy system distributed after February 16, 2012 is subject of a Field Safety Notification because the system will exhibit a higher light intensity output than the original device. While some customers may prefer using these lights at the higher intensity levels, some are concerned that patients may receive more intensity than desired.
Z-0847-2015 · View FDA record ↗ - Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.TerminatedJul 6, 2012
Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System
A routine internal quality check found that the Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System is fitted with a 16 Amp rated fuse instead of the specified 1.6 Amp rated fuse. This may mean that the internal fuse would not trip promptly in the event of an internal short-circuit. The possible consequence is the wall outlet circuit breaker would trip first on the device may severely overheat. There have not b
Z-1950-2012 · View FDA record ↗ - Natus Medical IncorporatedTerminatedNov 24, 2009
The Natus Blue Light Phototherapy is also called the "neoBLUE LED Phototherapy System". The "neoBLUE mini LED Phototherapy System"
The clamp connecting the neoBLUE mini phototherapy light to the accessory pole stand can sustain stress fractures or break when excessive force is used when tightening the clamp. No injuries have been reported.
Z-0420-2010 · View FDA record ↗ - Datex Ohmeda, Inc. dba GE HealthcareTerminatedNov 18, 2005
Ohmeda Giraffe SPOT PT Lite Phototherapy System
Phototherapy medical device may lose its position and can cause a safety hazard to the patient.
Z-0160-06 · View FDA record ↗ - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare IncTerminatedDec 18, 2003
Phototherapy Lamp, Model 9001W501JE
Component placement presents risk of electrocution to patients.
Z-0241-04 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
45 firms currently registered for this product code
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
Telford, PA, US
Datex-ohmeda, Inc.
Wauwatosa, WI, US
Lumitex Medical Devices, Inc.
Brecksville, OH, US
Neomedlight
VILLEURBANNE Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, FR
Advanced Instrumentations, Inc.
Miami, FL, US
Katecho Llc
DES MOINES, IA, US
International Biomedical, Ltd.
AUSTIN, TX, US
Creation Technologies Ltd
Burnaby British Columbia, CA
Atom Medical Corporation
Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, JP
Little Sparrows Technologies Inc
Woburn, MA, US
Wipro Ge Healthcare Private Ltd.
BANGALORE Karnataka, IN
Datex-ohmeda, Inc.
Waukesha, WI, US
Neolight, Llc
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Natus Neurology Incorporated
Middleton, WI, US
Medela Ag
BAAR Zug, CH
Replacement Parts Industries, Inc.
Simi Valley, CA, US
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc.
IRVINE, CA, US
Gerium Medical Ltd
Yavne Central, IL
510(k) clearances
71 clearances for this product code
- Thera B Medical ProductsJan 15, 2026
K251308 · SnugLit(TM) Wearable Phototherapy System (SNGL-01-US)
- Gerium Medical, Ltd.May 29, 2025
K243372 · BiliWrap
- Bistos Co., Ltd.May 28, 2021
K210289 · Infant Phototherapy Equipment
- Avalon Biomedical (Shenzhen) LimitedOct 5, 2020
K200031 · Neonatal Phototherapy System
- Little Sparrows Technologies, Inc.Sep 5, 2019
K190899 · bili-hut
- Natus Medical IncorporatedDec 13, 2018
K182178 · neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System
- Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.May 1, 2018
K172656 · BiliLux
- Neolight, LLCOct 27, 2017
K170585 · Skylife