Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-0143-2011

The label (which is affixed to ScanPoint Communications Cradle) states: "...VERATHON ScanPoint Docking...

Verathon Inc. / initiated 2010-09-20 / Terminated / root cause: software

Verathon, Inc. began a recall of The label (which is affixed to ScanPoint Communications Cradle) states: "...VERATHON ScanPoint Docking Station...Part No. 0570-0168...Bothell, WA USA..." on . The reason FDA records is "Incorrect programming causes QuickPrint to fail to recognize the communication Cradles. As a result, ScanPoint Communications Cradles could not communicate with ScanPoint Online Tool while using the QuickPrint...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0143-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Verathon Inc.
Product
The label (which is affixed to ScanPoint Communications Cradle) states: "...VERATHON ScanPoint Docking Station...Part No. 0570-0168...Bothell, WA USA..."
Product code
ITX Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic
Reason for recall
Incorrect programming causes QuickPrint to fail to recognize the communication Cradles. As a result, ScanPoint Communications Cradles could not communicate with ScanPoint Online Tool while using the QuickPrint interface. This will affect the transfer of exams and device calibration through QuickPrint interface.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design (manufacturing process)
Action
On 09/20/10, Verathon issued an URGENT: Medical Device Accessory Recall Notification letter dated September 20, 2010 to consignees, identifying the affected product, the issue prompting the recall, and actions to be taken by consignees. The consignees are instructed to return any cradles within the serial number range between CC012000-CC012084, and the Part Number 0570-0168. The firm will provide a replacement communication cradle at no cost. Consignees can contact Verathon Customer Care at 425-867-1348 or 800-2331-2313 or send e-mail to [email protected].
Quantity in commerce
70 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: U.S. nationwide including states AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, ND, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, and Washington DC, and the countries of Australia, Canada, France, South Korea, Taiwan, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Serial numbers:  CC012000, CC012001, CC012002, CC012003, CC012004, CC012005, CC012006, CC012007, CC012008, CC012009, CC012010, CC012011, CC012012, CC012013, CC012014, CC012016, CC012017, CC012018, CC012019, CC012020, CC012021, CC012022, CC012024, CC012026, CC012027, CC012028, CC012029, CC012030, CC012031, CC012032, CC012033, CC012034, CC012035, CC012036, CC012037, CC012038, CC012039, CC012040, CC012041, CC012042, CC012044, CC012045, CC012046, CC012049, CC012050, CC012052, CC012054, CC012055, CC012056, CC012057, CC012058, CC012059, CC012060, CC012061, CC012062, CC012063, CC012064, CC012065, CC012066, CC012067, CC012068, CC012069, CC012070, CC012071, CC012072, CC012075, CC012076, CC012080, CC012083, and CC012084.