Events

Recall of Device Recall Aplio Artida Ultrasound Diagnostic System SSH880CV

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    57856
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2897-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-10-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-07-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-04-20
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=97589
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Ultrasound Diagnostic System - Product Code IYN
  • Reason
    Toshiba america medical systems, inc. is initiating a field correction on the aplio artida ultrasound diagnostic system because the panel operation for the aplio artida may become disabled (i.E., system may hang up) when processing to display patient information (heart rate, time, vcp counter, ect.).
  • Action
    Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. sent out an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" dated December 21, 2010 to all affected customers. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were notified that Toshiba will issue a field modification to correct the software, and if the problem occurs, they were instructed to shutdown the system holding down the power supply button for 5 seconds for 5 seconds and then restart the system. A form to send back to Toshiba is included. For questions on this recall call (800) 421-1968 or contact your local Toshiba Representative at (800) 521-1968.

Device

Device Recall Aplio Artida Ultrasound Diagnostic System SSH880CV
  • Model / Serial
    Last 4 of serial number: 2342, 2480, 2073, 2120, 2219, 2270, 2271, 2268, 2389, 2390, 2297, 2206, 2033, 2107, 2087, 2311, 2281, 2273, 2340, 2341, 2313, 2272, 2070, 2335, 2347, 2348, 2360, 2361, 2048, 2280, 2031, 2088, 2076, 2077, 2105, 2334, 2220, 2260, 2205, 2072, 2074, 2079, 2218, 2103, 2262, 2069, 2106, 2119, 2124, 2204, 2405, 2104, 2032, 2075, 2080, 2108, 2261, 2312, 2078, 2071, 2123, 2296, 2282, 2049, and 2056.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: (USA) Nationwide distribution including the states of MD, OH, PA, NY, MA, GA, AL, TX, IL, WI, IA, MN, KY, MT, OR, LA, and CA; and the country of Puerto Rico.
  • Product Description
    Aplio Artida Ultrasound Diagnostic System SSH-880CV. || Toshiba American Medical Systems, Inc. || A diagnostic ultrasound system.
  • Manufacturer
    Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

Manufacturer

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc, 2441 Michelle Dr, P.O. Box 2068, Tustin CA 92781-2068
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Canon Inc
  • Source
    USFDA