FDA Recall Terminated

MyLab Ultrasound System; Models 6100, 6150, 6200, 6250; Probes: BL433, C 18, CA541, EC1123, EC123, IH 618, IOT332, IOT342, L 415, LA332E, LA435, LA523, LA533, SI2C41, SL2325, TRT33

Recall: Z-1138-2018 · Initiated January 3, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1138-2018
Event Number
79547
Firm
ESAOTE S.P.A. Sesto Fiorentino Via Degli Olmi 11 Sesto Fiorentino Italy
FEI Number
3012981490
Product Code
IYN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
January 3, 2018
Terminated
May 30, 2019

Description

MyLab Ultrasound System; Models 6100, 6150, 6200, 6250; Probes: BL433, C 18, CA541, EC1123, EC123, IH 618, IOT332, IOT342, L 415, LA332E, LA435, LA523, LA533, SI2C41, SL2325, TRT33

Reason

The ultrasound system used in certain settings may result in overheating of the ultrasound probe head.

Action

The January 3, 2018, notification letter requests the consignee complete and return a recall response form. The letter states that Esaote customer service will contact the consignee about the software update. In the meantime, it is recommended that the consignee does not use the PA023E probe in Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler mode and that they refrain from using the system in Elaxto mode where the patient is unconscious or sedated. The consignee is asked to check the temperature of the probe before use.

Distribution

US distribution in the states: AZ, FL, OK, PA, and TX.

Quantity

5