UST-2265-2 Probe, Part Number: UST-2265-2 -
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc began a recall of UST-2265-2 Probe, Part Number: UST-2265-2 - Product Usage: The UST-2265-2 probe is intended to be used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "These 18 probes may have mis-wiring in the inner cables, causing decreased sensitivity and thus resulting in lower peak velocity readings". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1341-2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
- Product
- UST-2265-2 Probe, Part Number: UST-2265-2 - Product Usage: The UST-2265-2 probe is intended to be used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as Continuous-wave Doppler (CWD) for Cardiac Adult, Cardiac Pediatric, and Peripheral Vessel.
- Product code
- ITX Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic
- Reason for recall
- These 18 probes may have mis-wiring in the inner cables, causing decreased sensitivity and thus resulting in lower peak velocity readings.
- FDA root cause
- Process change control
- Action
- On January 31, 2020, the firm initiated customer communications via Urgent Medical Device Recall letters. Customers were informed of the potential mis-wiring issue. Clinicians are advised to discontinue use of the probes to minimize adverse events. Hitachi Service will contact each affected site to schedule a service visit. Hitachi will test all affected probes and remove and replace any probes that do not pass the test. The correction is expected to begin February 2020.
- Quantity in commerce
- 18
- Distribution
- Domestic distribution to CA, FL, GA, MA, NV, OH, TX, and WV. Foreign distribution to Canada.
- Product codes and lots
- Serial Number: G3007689, G3007688, G3007687, 206H2628, 206H2629, 206H2630, 206H2620, 206H2621, 206H2622, 206H2623, 206H26224, 206H2625, 206H2626, 206H2627, 205X3897, 205X3898, 205X3899, and 205X3900
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1341-2020 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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