Reported Aug 20, 2014 · Terminated

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

Biosound Esaote, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Biosound Esaote, Inc. · 8000 Castleway Dr · Indianapolis, IN · 46250-1943

Is this the product you have?

  • Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and cardiovascular imaging
Lot codes and dates
  • 1,295 of 1,295 codes

    • 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
Amount recalled
1,301 units

Where it was sold

Why it was 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.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 17, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:25 PM UTC

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