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Toshiba Aplio 80 Digital Ultrasound System, SSA-770A with version 6 software

FDA device recall Z-0985-2007 · posted 2007-06-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Toshiba American Med Sys Inc
Reason for recall
When using the LV measurement function and making numerous measurements the value displayed on the image screen may on occasion not update correctly. The values that are stored in MDA (measurement display area) are correct and no issue has been reported with these values.
Action taken
Notification letters were sent to customers on February 2, 2007. Customers were informed of the safety issue regarding the possibility of incorrect measurement values being displayed on the active image screen while performing multiple measurements and instructed to verify actual results against the values stored in the MDA (measurement display area). Customers were also informed that a Toshiba Customer Service Engineer will contact them to schedule a software upgrade when software becomes available. If customers have any questions they were instructed to contact their Toshiba Customer Service Engineer or call (800) 421-1968 and ask for the Regulatory Affairs Department. Customers were also instructed to distribute this information to all users of the product and also with the Bio-medical Department at their facility.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
260
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2007-02-02
Date posted
2007-06-27
Date terminated
2012-04-18
Location
Tustin, CA

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SSA-770A, APLIO VERSION 5.5 (K041499)Toshibamedical Systems Corporation2004-06-10