FDA Recall Terminated

Xario 100 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X100; Xario 200 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X200.

Recall: Z-2542-2016 · Initiated August 4, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2542-2016
Event Number
74876
Firm
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FEI Number
2020563
Product Code
IYN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
August 4, 2016
Terminated
November 17, 2017
Address
2441 Michelle Dr PO Box 2068, Tustin, CA, 92780-7047

Description

Xario 100 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X100; Xario 200 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X200.

Reason

Toshiba American Medical Systems (TAMS) is recalling the Xario Diagnostics Ultrasound System because it may become hot because of a software error.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Correction letter was sent to all customers to bring to attention a potential problem of transducer heating with your Xario Ultrasound System. The letter informs the customers that the surface of the acoustic lens of a transducer may become hot because of a software error. The error occurs when a transducer is disconnected, reconnected, or another transducer is selected. The letter informs the customers of error message and the corrective action. Customers are instructed to complete the attached form and fax it to (877) 349-3054 or [email protected]. Customer with any questions are instructed to call (714) 730-5000 or their Toshiba service representative at (800) 521-1968.

Distribution

US Distribution

Quantity

93 units