Class 2 Device Recall Esaote PA230E Transducer

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 26, 2014
• Date Posted: August 08, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 17, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-2167-2014
• Recall Event ID: 68648
• 510(K)Number: K040596 K110688 K050326
• Product Classification: Transducer Ultrasonic - Product Code JOP
• Product: Esaote PA230E Transducer; A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and cardiovascular imaging
• Code Information: 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, 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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.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Biosound Esaote, Inc.; 8000 Castleway Dr; Indianapolis IN 46250-1943
• For Additional Information Contact: Scott M. Williams; 317-813-6005
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: 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.
• FDA Determined Cause: Software design
• Action: On 06/26/2014, Esaote North America sent an advisory letter via FEDEX (with signature required) to each customer or consignee affected by this voluntary recall. The packet contained the advisory letter, including actions to be taken by the user, information about a pending software upgrade, and a business reply card to confirm they received the letter and have the equipment noted on the advisory letter. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-428-7378. For questions regarding this recall call 1-317-813-6005
• Quantity in Commerce: 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
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JOP and Original Applicant = ESAOTE; 510(K)s with Product Code = JOP and Original Applicant = ESAOTE S.P.A.; 510(K)s with Product Code = JOP and Original Applicant = ESAOTE, S.P.A.