FDA Recall Open, Classified

NovaGuide 2 Traditional Ultrasound , REF: NSC-TCDNG2

Recall: Z-2217-2024 · Initiated May 6, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2217-2024
Event Number
94673
Firm
NovaSignal Corp.
FEI Number
3013368530
Product Code
IYN
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 6, 2024
Posted
June 27, 2024
Address
2440 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064-1784

Description

NovaGuide 2 Traditional Ultrasound , REF: NSC-TCDNG2

Reason

Due to inadvertently disconnecting grounding cable of ultrasound system could result in electrical shock, electrical interference and/or equipment malfunction.

Action

On May 6, 2024, NeuraSignal Inc. dba NovaSignal issued a "Urgent-Medical Device Recall" notification to affected consignees. Nova Signal asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. The NeuraSignal service and customer support team will schedule a time for the onsite field correction. 2. In the timeframe leading up to the scheduled onsite field correction, the system can be used as intended. 2a. Users of the device should refrain from accessing the enclosed cable connections during routine operation. This may lead to unintentional disconnection of the chassis ground cable from the AC mains power distribution unit. It is recommended that the cart compartment remains locked while the device is commissioned for use. 3. The site should confirm that the grounding cable has not been unintentionally disconnected and maintains a secure connection to the power distribution unit 4. If necessary, resources from the Biomedical Equipment department may perform re-qualification or pre-installation qualification testing, to ensure the system is adequately grounded.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, TX, NY, MN, AZ, AL, CO, CA, OH, MO, FL, TN, NJ, GA, OK, KY, WA and the country of Canada.

Quantity

28 systems