FDAClass IIAugust 20, 2014

Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base recall

Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and cardiovascular imaging

Why was Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base recalled?

Using the PA230E transducer with a user-defined setting with the output power to 100% (Max) in 2D-TEI mode focusing at maximum depth, could cause the transducer surface temperature to exceed the maximum allowable limit.

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?

Part #: 9600165000 PROBE, PA230E Serial #'s: 07011, 10005, 10007, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10013, 10015, 10017, 10021, 10042, 10068, 10070, 10079, 10085, 10086, 10087, 10088, 10089, 10092, 10101, 10102, 10117, 10139, 10149, 10154, 10155, 10169, 10170, 10176, 10177, 10179, 10183, 10184, 10194, 10203, 10205, 10217, 10238, 10246, 10247, 10284, 10285, 10286, 10294, 10300, 10301, 10303, 10305, 10306, 10313, 10314, 10318, 10482, 10533, 10534, 10539, 10548, 10559, 10560, 106, 10729, 10820, 10905, 10906, 10907, 10908, 10909, 10984, 1100, 11011, 11032, 11108, 11124, 11126, 11138, 11168, 11171, 11179, 11184, 11188, 11198, 11199, 11206, 11215, 11226, 11326, 11327, 11332, 11353, 11374, 1142, 1152, 1154, 1161, 1163, 1170, 11794, 11809, 11987, 12003, 12006, 12018, 12028, 12059, 12060, 12062, 12063, 12064, 12065, 12073, 12126, 12127, 12133, 12137, 12138, 12141, 12143, 12144, 12150, 12151, 12153, 12158, 12161, 12174, 12178, 12180, 12183, 12184, 12186, 12192, 12193, 1220, 12200, 12202, 12203, 12205, 12216, 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Part #: 97154411675 PROBE, PA230E Serial #'s: 13373, 13550, 13754, 13764, 13767, 13776, 13778, 13790, 13803, 13836, 13842, 13856, 13965, 13996, 14006, 14018, 14710, 14982, 15001, 15005, 15021, 15022, 15033, 15037, 15039, 15059, 15166, 15179, 15181, 15184, 15185, 15483, 15484, 15670, 15731, 15751, 16689, 16694, 16798, 16799, 16807, 16816, 16817, 16819, 18024, 18037, 18059, 18085, 18089, 18635, 18653, 18654, 18656, 18657, 18659, 18667, 18677, 18943, 18944, 18948, 18949, 18950, 18953, 18956, 18959, 18960, 18962, 18963, 18965, 18991, 18996, 18997, 19008, 19012, 19017, 19019, 19250, 19251, 19252, 19253, 19255, 19256, 19259, 19260, 19261, 19262, 19263, 19295, 19520, 19522, 19530, 19531, 19714, 19734, 19739, 19904, 19914, 19921, 19926, 19931, 19933, 19998, 20493, 20494, 20529, 20550, 20555, 20557, 20566, 20568, 20570, 20573, 20575, 20576, 20585, 20588, 20589, 20787, 20851, 20854, 20874, 20883, 20885, 20894, 20900, 20908, 20909, 20933, 20935, 20938, 20941 & 20948.

Product
Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and cardiovascular imaging
Recalling firm
Biosound Esaote, Inc.
Quantity
1,301 units
Distribution
Nationwide-Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV. International**Product was also shipped to consignees in Canada
Recall date
August 20, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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