Z-1752-2008

PT-3B Control Unit - component of the EndoWave Infusion Catheter System. EndoWave Infusion System consists of...

Name: Z-1752-2008 PT-3B Control Unit - component of the EndoWave Infusion Catheter System. EndoWave Infusion System consists of...
Creator: EKOS Corporation
Published: 2008-03-10
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

EKOS Corporation / initiated 2008-03-10 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

EKOS Corporation began a recall of PT-3B Control Unit - component of the EndoWave Infusion Catheter System. EndoWave Infusion System consists of three main components, a single use EndoWave... on 2008-03-10. The reason FDA records is "Potential for unit to burn patient". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1752-2008
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-03-10
Posted: 2008-09-02
Terminated: 2011-05-13
Recalling firm: EKOS Corporation
Product: PT-3B Control Unit - component of the EndoWave Infusion Catheter System. EndoWave Infusion System consists of three main components, a single use EndoWave Infusion Catheter System which is comprised of a Drug Delivery Catheter (CD) and removable Ultrasound Core (USC) and a reusable EKOS PT-3B Control System. Box is labeled EndoWave Infusion System Drug Delivery Catheter with Ultrasound Core
Product code: KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush
Reason for recall: Potential for unit to burn patient.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Software design
Action: In March 2008, the firm planned to visit each consignee to install the new software version 01.05.02 and hand deliver letters, dated 02/20/2008, notifying consignees of the reason for the action. The old software version is 01.04.02. The software was upgraded because the Ultrasound Core heats very quickly and if removed from the DDC while operating it may result in burns to the patient or user. The software will turn off the Ultrasound Core automatically if removed from the DDC during operation, and will prompt to restart therapy if ultrasound is turned off during treatment. On 04/17/2008, the firm issued a new letter with the date of April 2008 informing customers of the issue. In addition the letter indicates that the corrective action, release of the new software is delayed to incorporate further changes, and that customers will be notified when the software is available for their unit. Customers are advised that the device is safe to use when operating according to the Instructions for Use. EKOS contact number 1-888-356-7435
Quantity in commerce: 218 units
Distribution: Products were distributed nationwide to hospitals.
Product codes and lots: Model PT3B; Catalog Number 600-10301; Serial Number: PT3B-001, PT3B-002, PT3B-004, PT3B-006, PT3B-007, PT3B-008, PT3B-009, PT3B-010, PT3B-011, PT3B-012, PT3B-013, PT3B-014, PT3B-017, PT3B-018, PT3B-020, PT3B-021, PT3B-022, PT3B-024, PT3B-025, PT3B-027, PT3B-029, PT3B-030, PT3B-031, PT3B-032, PT3B-033, PT3B-034, PT3B-035, PT3B-037, PT3B-038, PT3B-040, PT3B-041, PT3B-042, PT3B-043, PT3B-044, PT3B-045, PT3B-046, PT3B-047, PT3B-049, PT3B-050, PT3B-051, PT3B-052, PT3B-057, PT3B-058, PT3B-059, PT3B-060, PT3B-062, PT3B-063, PT3B-064, PT3B-065, PT3B-066, PT3B-067, PT3B-068, PT3B-070, PT3B-071, PT3B-072, PT3B-073, PT3B-074, PT3B-075, PT3B-076, PT3B-078, PT3B-079, PT3B-080, PT3B-082, PT3B-084, PT3B-085, PT3B-087, PT3B-088, PT3B-089, PT3B-090, PT3B-091, PT3B-093, PT3B-094, PT3B-095, PT3B-096, PT3B-097, PT3B-098, PT3B-099, PT3B-100, PT3B-102, PT3B-103, PT3B-104, PT3B-108, PT3B-109, PT3B-110, PT3B-111, PT3B-112, PT3B-113, PT3B-114, PT3B-115, PT3B-118, PT3B-119, PT3B-121, PT3B-123, PT3B-124, PT3B-127, PT3B-128, PT3B-130, PT3B-131, PT3B-132, PT3B-133, PT3B-135, PT3B-137, PT3B-138, PT3B-139, PT3B-140, PT3B-141, PT3B-143, PT3B-145, PT3B-146, PT3B-147, PT3B-148, PT3B-150, PT3B-151, PT3B-152, PT3B-153, PT3B-154, PT3B-155, PT3B-156, PT3B-157, PT3B-158, PT3B-159, PT3B-163, PT3B-164, PT3B-165, PT3B-168, PT3B-169, PT3B-172, PT3B-173, PT3B-174, PT3B-175, PT3B-176, PT3B-177, PT3B-178, PT3B-180, PT3B-181, PT3B-183, PT3B-186, PT3B-188, PT3B-192, PT3B-193, PT3B-195, PT3B-196, PT3B-197, PT3B-199, PT3B-201, PT3B-202, PT3B-204, PT3B-205, PT3B-206, PT3B-207, PT3B-208, PT3B-210, PT3B-211, PT3B-212, PT3B-214, PT3B-215, PT3B-217, PT3B-218, PT3B-219, PT3B-221, PT3B-253, PT3B-254, PT3B-255, PT3B-256, PT3B-257, PT3B-258, PT3B-259, PT3B-260, PT3B-261, PT3B-262, PT3B-263, PT3B-264, PT3B-265, PT3B-266, PT3B-267, PT3B-268, PT3B-269, PT3B-270, PT3B-271, PT3B-273, PT3B-274, PT3B-275, PT3B-276, PT3B-280, PT3B-285, PT3B-286, PT3B-287, PT3B-288, PT3B-289, PT3B-291, PT3B-292, PT3B-294, PT3B-295, PT3B-297, PT3B-298, PT3B-308, PT3B-310, PT3B-311, PT3B-312, PT3B-313, PT3B-314, PT3B-315, PT3B-316, PT3B-319, PT3B-320, PT3B-321, PT3B-323, PT3B-326, PT3B-328, PT3B-329, PT3B-332, PT3B-333, PT3B-334, PT3B-335, PT3B-337, PT3B-338, PT3B-339, PT3B-344.

Product code KRA

K072507Class IIEndowave Infusion SystemEkos Corp. / cleared 2007-10-04

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