Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1839-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Report date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | May 21, 2019 |
| Quantity | 119 units |
| Location | Waukesha, WI, United States |
Official product description
LVivo EF app on Vscan Extend. Sold under the following product names: a. Vscan Extend Dual DICOM, Model Numbers H41212ZA, H41212RN; b .Vscan Extend Dual USB, Model Number H41212RK; c. Vscan Extend Dual Wi-Fi, Model Numbers H41212YZ, H41212RL; d. Vscan Extend Sector DICOM, Model Number H41212ZD; e. Vscan Extend Sector USB, Model Number H41212RR; f. Vscan Extend Sector Wi-Fi, Model Number H41212ZC Product Usage: Vscan Extend is a general- purpose diagnostic ultrasound imaging system for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals enabling visualization and measurement of anatomical structures and fluid. It s pocket-sized portability and simplified user interface enables integration into examination and training sessions indoors and in other environments described in the user manual. The information can be used for basic/focused assessments and adjunctively with other medical data for clinical diagnosis purposes during routine, periodic monitoring, and triage.
Why the product was recalled
Overestimation bias in automatically calculated ejection fraction (EF) values while using LVivo EF app on the Vscan Extend product.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US nationwide distributed in the states of CA, FL, IL, MA , MD, MI, MN, NY, SC, TX, UT. Countries of Australia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic Of), Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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