ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2325-2016 ยท IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic

B-K Medical A/S

BK Medical ApS Ultrasound System Scanner bk2300 - Model #: bk3500 with software releases 1.2.0, 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. The system is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, data processing and guidance of puncture and biopsy. The system performs simple geometric measurements and calculations in the following areas: Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, MSK, Vascula

DateJun 28, 2016
StatusTerminated
ReasonIn the system (bk3500) software generic volume measurement (HxWxLxl) function the user may be unaware of the calculation factor (1) and assume the generic volume calculation factor is similar to that of the other (prostate, adenoma, testis, kidney, and bladder) volume calculation factors provided in the software.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionBK Medical sent an Important Corrective Action Notification letter dated June 27, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter explains the issue and asks customers to discontinue the use of the generic volume measurement and contact BK medical ApS Service for assistance. Customers with questions were instructed to call 800-645-4442.
Quantity6
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US to TX, FL, and MA. Internationally to Australia
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K140428ULTRASOUND SCANNER SYSTEM BK2300
B-K Medical Aps, May 30, 2014
K143298Ultrasound Scanner System bk2300
Bk Medical Aps, Jan 16, 2015
K151910Ultrasound Scanner System BK2300
Bk Medical Aps, Oct 5, 2015
K152052Ultrasound Scanner System bk2300
Bk Medical Aps, Sep 16, 2015