| Date Initiated by Firm | May 30, 2023 |
| Date Posted | July 10, 2023 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2125-2023 |
| Recall Event ID |
92505 |
| 510(K)Number | K142323 |
| Product Classification |
System, imaging, pulsed doppler, ultrasonic - Product Code IYN
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| Product | GE Healthcare Vivid S70, ultrasound device |
| Code Information |
Software versions: V203, v204 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
GE Vingmed Ultrasound As Strandpromenaden 45 Horten Norway
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| For Additional Information Contact | GE Healthcare Service 800-4371171 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | GE HealthCare has become aware that certain Vivid ultrasound systems cannot boot up in a timely fashion. If this occurs, it can delay availability of the device in time-critical emergency situations. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process design |
| Action | GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to its consignees on 05/30/2023 by mail (traceable means). The notice explained the problem with the instrument and provided the following:
"You can continue to use your device. Please follow clinical practice guidelines, which include having a backup imaging plan when performing time-critical examinations or image-guided interventions."
The devices will be corrected at no charge to the consignee. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 14 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = IYN
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