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Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound System with 2 MHz Transducer: TCD 100M Digital Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound System &

FDA device recall Z-0788-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Spencer Technologies, Inc.
Reason for recall
Potential for saved blood flow velocity values to not agree with actual velocity values as shown on the spectrogram axis.
Action taken
Beginning on 2/19/04 the firm sent a letter dated 2/17/04 to customers via US Mail. The letter describes the malfunctions, how to avoid the malfunction and advises the customer they will be receiving a software upgrade which will resolve the problem.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
147
Distribution
Devices were distributed to 91 end users (hospitals, medical centers) and 2 distributors throughout the US. Foreign distribution included 3 distributors and 14 end users.
Date initiated
2004-02-19
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2005-01-07
Location
Seattle, WA

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