Z-1172-06

Voluson 730 Expert, Voluson 730 Pro, Voluson 730 ProV with software versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3...

Name: Z-1172-06 Voluson 730 Expert, Voluson 730 Pro, Voluson 730 ProV with software versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3...
Creator: General Electric Med. Sys. Ultrasound
Published: 2006-02-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

GE Healthcare / initiated 2006-02-24 / Terminated

FDA source

General Electric Med. Sys. Ultrasound began a recall of Voluson 730 Expert, Voluson 730 Pro, Voluson 730 ProV with software versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 5.00, 5.0.1. The device is a... on 2006-02-24. The reason FDA records is "In the cardiac measurement section of the device the calculation of the 'PG Mean' (mean pressure gradient) leads to an erroneous result. It is recommended that customers with affected units do not use the measurement in...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1172-06
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2006-02-24
Posted: 2006-06-27
Terminated: 2007-01-06
Recalling firm: GE Healthcare
Product: Voluson 730 Expert, Voluson 730 Pro, Voluson 730 ProV with software versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 5.00, 5.0.1. The device is a general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system.
Product code: IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Reason for recall: In the cardiac measurement section of the device the calculation of the 'PG Mean' (mean pressure gradient) leads to an erroneous result. It is recommended that customers with affected units do not use the measurement in question 'PG Mean' for any diagnostic or therapeutic decision, and 'PG Mean' values should not be included in any patient documentation.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: An Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to customers 04/17/2006, states the product affected, provides a recommendation for affected units continued use until a software update is provided to the facility by a GE Healthcare Representative. Customers are recommended to not use the measurement in question 'PG Mean' for any diagnostic or therapeutic decision, and 'PG mean' values should not be included in any patient documentation.
Quantity in commerce: 3,936 (969 US and 2,967 OUS)
Distribution: Nationwide, Puerto Rico and OUS to include: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Republic of Bulgaria, Byelorussian SSR, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, DVU Australia, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Republic of Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Republic of Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Republic of Slovenia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Republic of Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Yugoslavia
Product codes and lots: Software versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 5.00, 5.0.1. Serial number ranges A06251 thru A09914, A12012 thru A31198 and A35001 thru 35097 may include devices that are not subject to the correction. Serial number ranges A10000 thru A11087 and A31201 thru A33742 only include devices subject to the correction

Product code IYN

K041688Class IIGe Voluson 730 Pro/expert Untrasound Bt04General Electric Co. / cleared 2004-07-08

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