FDA recall record

Boston Scientific iLab Ultrasound Imaging System recall — FDA Z-1487-2014

Specific iLab Ultrasound Imaging Systems using newest 3.0 (Polaris 1.0) software change the pullback speed from the default setting of 0.5 mm/sec to 1.0…

Class IIclassification
Z-1487-2014official record ID
Apr 30, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1487-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBoston Scientific Corporation
Report dateApr 30, 2014
Recall initiation dateApr 3, 2014
Quantity9 units
LocationFremont, CA, United States

Official product description

iLab Ultrasound Imaging System; iLab 3.0 (Polaris 1.0) software. Used for ultrasound examinations of intravascular pathology.

Why the product was recalled

Specific iLab Ultrasound Imaging Systems using newest 3.0 (Polaris 1.0) software change the pullback speed from the default setting of 0.5 mm/sec to 1.0 mm/sec, the Longview distance measurement may display an inaccurate value that is double the actual distance.

Distribution information

USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of NY, NC, DC, FL, PA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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