FDA Recall Terminated

APLIO 500 TUS-A500 diagnostic ultrasound system

Recall: Z-2711-2017 · Initiated May 1, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2711-2017
Event Number
77599
Firm
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FEI Number
2020563
Product Code
IYN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment
Initiated
May 1, 2017
Terminated
October 11, 2023
Address
2441 Michelle Dr PO Box 2068, Tustin, CA, 92780-7047

Description

APLIO 500 TUS-A500 diagnostic ultrasound system

Reason

When Continuous Trace method is used as the tracing method on Spectral Doppler in velocity trace measurement, an incorrect value may be displayed in the ultrasound systems and in the ultrasound workstations listed below.

Action

Toshiba Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on May 1, 2017. The consignee is instructed not to use the Continuous Trace method for cardiac velocity trace measurements to quantify the MPG values. Modified software is being provided. A Toshiba service representative will contact the consignee to make an appointment to install the modified software to fix the problem. Customers were asked to complete the form and fax it to the toll-free number shown at the top of the form. The form can also be sent by email to [email protected]. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-521-1968.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

307 units