ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1631-2026 ยท DPW Flowmeter, Blood, Cardiovascular

Koven Technology, Inc.

Brand Name: BiDop 3 Product Name: BiDop 3 Pocket Doppler (ES-100V3) with BT2M20S8C fetal probe Model/Catalog Number: ES-100V3 (device); BT2M20S8C (2 MHz fetal probe). Software Version: N/A Product Description: Hand-held, battery-powered ultrasonic Doppler blood-flow detector with LCD numeric display, used with interchangeable probes to detect vascular blood-flow signals and display heart rate; aff

DateMar 24, 2026 (initiated Mar 4, 2026)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonProduct labeling includes a fetal indication for use that is not cleared under its 510(k).
Root causeLabeling Change Control
ActionOn March 4, 2026, firm began notifying customers via first-class mail. Customers were informed they may still use the BiDop 3 device for vascular applications, but that the device is not cleared for fetal usage. Koven Technology, Inc. will provide a replacement operation manual for devices that are being amended to remove fetal use indications.
Quantity34
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of LA, NC, MT, TX MA, OR, NY, IL, CO, GA, FL, WA, WI, MO, AZ, IN.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K954397BIDIRECTIONAL DOPPLER W/WAVEFORM DISPLAY
Koven Technology, Inc., Mar 29, 1996