ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2542-2016 ยท IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

Xario 100 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X100; Xario 200 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X200.

DateAug 4, 2016
StatusTerminated
ReasonToshiba American Medical Systems (TAMS) is recalling the Xario Diagnostics Ultrasound System because it may become hot because of a software error.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionAn Urgent Medical Device Correction letter was sent to all customers to bring to attention a potential problem of transducer heating with your Xario Ultrasound System. The letter informs the customers that the surface of the acoustic lens of a transducer may become hot because of a software error. The error occurs when a transducer is disconnected, reconnected, or another transducer is selected. The letter informs the customers of error message and the corrective action. Customers are instructed to complete the attached form and fax it to (877) 349-3054 or TAMS-RegulatoryAffairs@toshiba.com.
Quantity93 units
DistributionUS Distribution
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K143027Xario 200, V3.0
Toshibamedical Systems Corporation, Nov 20, 2014
K143046Xario 100, V3.0
Toshibamedical Systems Corporation, Nov 19, 2014