NEMIO Ultrasound System, Model SSA-550A , Software versions: V3.1.000B, V3.5.0, V3.5.000A, V3.5.000B, V3.6.0, V3.6.000A, V4.0.0, V4.0.000A, V4.l.0, V4.l.000A, V4.2.0, V4.3.0, V4.5.0, V4.5.000A, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., Tustin, CA.
FDA Recall Z-0253-2008 · Posted 2007-11-17
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Recalling FirmToshiba American Med Sys Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIYO
Date Initiated2007-08-29
Date Terminated2012-04-05
Product Quantity1,278 units
Reason for Recall
Multiple problems including : (1) The surface temperature of the transducer tip can rise and exceed the limit set by the international standard. (2) Incorrect display of the TI indices on the display monitor. The displayed value is greater or smaller than the true TI value, and (3) Manuals contain incorrect values for MI/TI values.
Firm Action
Urgent Medical Device Notification letters were sent to customers on August 29, 2007. Customers were notified of the several issues related to the Nemio SSA-550A and Nemio SSA-580A recall and asked to share this information with all users of the device. Customers were informed that Toshiba is preparing software and corrected manuals for distribution to address these issues. 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.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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