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Hitachi HIVISION Preirus/Avius Ultrasound equipped with V03.02 Software - Doppler Trace Measurement program. 510 (k) Num

FDA device recall Z-2467-2011 · posted 2011-06-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
Reason for recall
Software anomaly. The Doppler Trace Measurement feature on certain models of the firm's diagnostic ultrasound systems, may, under certain conditions whereby multiple measurements are done sequentially, record incorrect values. The recorded value is displayed to the user on a report; however depending upon the measurement area, displayed velocity values could be lower than at the true velocity lead
Action taken
The firm, Hitachi, sent a "DEVICE CORRECTION NOTICE" letter dated April 15, 2011 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were inform of the nature of the software error in the Doppler Trace Measurement feature; the circumstances under which this error can occur; and the safety issue involved should incorrect values generated lead to a false diagnosis of stenosis in a patient. The letter provides the customer with a workaround solution in order to avoid this issue. The customer were also instructed to call the HMSA Applications Helpline at 877-871-2777 to reprogram their system to temporarily eliminate the noted safted issue and to immediately have all selections unchecked on the Doppler trace measurement result store setting set up screen. The notification letter also states that Hitachi Medical Systems America (HMSA) will be having their service personnel schedule a visit at each customer location and install a software upgrade on each affected system unit in order to directly address, and permanently resolve this issue. If you need any further information regarding this notice, please contact the Manager of Regulatory Affairs at 800-800-3106 x3720 or email to: thistlewaited@hitachimed.com.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
24 system units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, MD, KY, FL, MN, NJ, IA, OH, TX, IL, and IA.
Date initiated
2011-04-18
Date posted
2011-06-08
Date terminated
2013-02-19
Location
Twinsburg, OH

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