FDAClass IIOctober 31, 2018

MyLab Alpha recall

MyLab Alpha, Model 7400

Why was MyLab Alpha recalled?

The probe power monitoring settings have been found to be not appropriate under specific operating conditions when connected to the devices listed below. This issue may result in overheating of the probe head. The probe power monitoring settings may not be effective in specific operating conditions so that the surface of the probe head may overheat in around one minute of continuous operations. The patient may experience discomfort, reddening of epidermis and/or mild pain. To date, no patient injury has been reported with regards to this issue.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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Product
MyLab Alpha, Model 7400
Recalling firm
ESAOTE S.P.A.
Quantity
10
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AZ, CA, IN, MO, NM, PA, SC, and TX. and countries Argentina and Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Bulgaria China Costa Rica Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Iran Italy Japan Kuwait Mexico Netherlands Norway Paraguay Poland Portugal Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey United Kingdom Utd.Arab Emir.
Recall date
October 31, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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