Nexstim PLC: NBS System 4 (sw version 4.0 or higher), Software update to 4.3.3 and NBS System 5 (sw version 5.0 or higher), Software update to 5.1.1. The Nexstim Navigated Brain Stimulation System (NBS System) is indicated for noninvasive mapping of the primary motor cortex of the brain to its cortical gyrus. The NBS System provides information that may be used in the assessment of the primary motor cortex for pre-procedural planning. The NBS System is not intended to be used during a surgical procedure. The NBS System is intended to be used by trained clinical professionals.

Recall number

Z-2320-2017

Recalling firm

Nexstim PLC

Product

NBS System 4 (sw version 4.0 or higher), Software update to 4.3.3 and NBS System 5 (sw version 5.0 or higher), Software update to 5.1.1. The Nexstim Navigated Brain Stimulation System (NBS System) is indicated for noninvasive mapping of the primary motor cortex of the brain to its cortical gyrus. The NBS System provides information that may be used in the assessment of the primary motor cortex for pre-procedural planning. The NBS System is not intended to be used during a surgical procedure. The NBS System is intended to be used by trained clinical professionals.

Status

Open, Classified

Initiated

2017-03-14

Posted

2017-05-22

Terminated

not on file

Reason

Software defect: the NBS software may accidentally generate duplicate copies of one or several files.

Root cause

Use error

Action

DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Information Recall Notice dated January 6, 2017, to all affected consignee. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to immediately inspect their inventory and return the affected instruments. . If the medical facility is using an instrument that was created or modified by a DePuy Distributor at the request of a surgeon and it is not listed on the Reconciliation Form, please contact the company at 574-371-4917 or 574-371-4756, for evaluation to determine if the instrument should be returned and replaced. Note: If the modified instrument is determined to be part of this recall, please add the instrument to Distributor Card #2. The completed Reconciliation Forms (from medical facilities) should be returned to the US Distributors office DPYUSJointReconFieldActions@its.jnj.com or fax 574-371-4939. Copies of all field action documents should be maintained at the US Distributors office. For questions regarding this recall call 574-371-4917 (M-F; 8 am 5 pm EST) Clinical related questions from surgeons: Direct to the Scientific Information Office at 1-888-554-2482

Quantity

21

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US to GA only, Foreign: Europe

Lot, serial or model codes

Serial numbers: NBS10391245N4, NBS11011250N4, NBS11071252N4, NBS11201252N4, NBS11451264N4, NBS11491268N4, NBS12051269N4, NBS12261274N4, NBS12341276N4, NBS12441278N4, NBS13341282N4, NBS13431283N4, NBS13451284N4, NBS13481286N4, NBS14011288N4, NBS14361295N5, NBS14481298N5, NBS14491299N5, NBS14511301N5, NBS15131302N5, Serial numbers: NBS10391245N4, NBS11011250N4, NBS11071252N4, NBS11451264N4, NBS11491268N4, NBS12051269N4, NBS12261274N4, NBS12341276N4, NBS12441278N4, NBS13341282N4, NBS13431283N4, NBS13451284N4, NBS14011288N4, NBS14481298N5, NBS14491299N5, NBS14511301N5, NBS15131302N5, NBS15271305N5, NBS15371307N5, NBS16031313N5 and NBS16221316N5. Additionally in Nexstim's warehouse (i.e. not distributed NBS 11201256N4, NBS 13481286N4, NBS 14361295N5 and NBS 16371318N5)

510(k) numbers

["K112881"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

GWF

Firm FEI

3007147067

Firm city

Helsinki

Firm state

not on file

Firm country

Finland

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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