FDA recall record

Carestream Touch Prime, Catalog Number 1738830, and Carestream Touch Prime XE, Catalog recall — FDA Z-2217-2016

A software issue related to the generic volume measurement functionality could result in the volume of the subject anatomy being overestimated. For…

Class IIclassification
Z-2217-2016official record ID
Jul 27, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2217-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCarestream Health Inc.
Report dateJul 27, 2016
Recall initiation dateJul 8, 2016
Quantity7 Units (US: 5 units, OUS: 2 units)
LocationRochester, NY, United States

Official product description

Carestream Touch Prime, Catalog Number 1738830, and Carestream Touch Prime XE, Catalog Number 1738822 --- Common Name: Touch Ultrasound Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body

Why the product was recalled

A software issue related to the generic volume measurement functionality could result in the volume of the subject anatomy being overestimated. For example, measurement results of the anatomy may appear enlarged or distended when it actually is not.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution to states of: GA, IA, and TX; and country of: Italy.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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