Recall Z-2167-2014
Biosound Esaote, Inc. · initiated June 26, 2014
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and cardiovascular imaging
Codes / lots: Part #: 9600165000 PROBE, PA230E Serial #'s: 07011, 10005, 10007, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10013, 10015, 10017, 10021, 10042, 10068, 10070, 10079, 10085, 10086, 10087, 10088, 10089, 10092, 10101, 10102, 10117, 10139, 10149, 10154, 10155, 10169, 10170, 10176, 10177, 10179, 10183, 10184, 10194, 10203, 10205, 10217, 10238, 10246, 10247, 10284, 10285, 10286, 10294, 10300, 10301, 10303, 10305, 10306, 10313, 10314, 10318, 10482, 10533, 10534, 10539, 10548, 10559, 10560, 106, 10729, 10820, 10905, 10906, 10907, 10908, 10909, 10984, 1100, 11011, 11032, 11108, 11124, 11126, 11138, 11168, 11171, 11179, 11184, 11188, 11198, 11199, 11206, 11215, 11226, 11326, 11327, 11332, 11353, 11374, 1142, 1152, 1154, 1161, 1163, 1170, 11794, 11809, 11987, 12003, 12006, 12018, 12028, 12059, 12060, 12062, 12063, 12064, 12065, 12073, 12126, 12127, 12133, 12137, 12138, 12141, 12143, 12144, 12150, 12151, 12153, 12158, 12161, 12174, 12178, 12180, 12183, 12184, 12186, 12192, 12193, 1220, 12200, 12202, 12203, 12205, 12216, 12217, 12312, 12321, 12327, 12332, 12335, 1235, 12353, 12355, 12356, 12384, 12627, 12632, 12812, 12912, 1300, 13019, 13025, 13046, 13051, 13073, 13074, 13075, 13082, 13129, 13146, 13168, 13179…
Reason for recall
Using the PA230E transducer with a user-defined setting with the output power to 100% (Max) in 2D-TEI mode focusing at maximum depth, could cause the transducer surface temperature to exceed the maximum allowable limit.
FDA-determined cause: Software design
Action taken
On 06/26/2014, Esaote North America sent an advisory letter via FEDEX (with signature required) to each customer or consignee affected by this voluntary recall. The packet contained the advisory letter, including actions to be taken by the user, information about a pending software upgrade, and a business reply card to confirm they received the letter and have the equipment noted on the advisory letter. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-428-7378. For questions regarding this recall call 1-317-813-6005
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2167-2014
- Initiated
- June 26, 2014
- Posted by FDA
- August 8, 2014
- Terminated
- July 17, 2015
- Product code
- JOP – Transducer, Ultrasonic
- Quantity
- 1,301 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide-Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV. International**Product was also shipped to consignees in Canada
- Recalling firm
- Biosound Esaote, Inc., Indianapolis, IN