Events

Recall of EKOS EkoSonic Control Unit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by EKOS Corporation.

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
    66504
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0133-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-10-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122511
  • 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
    Catheter, continuous flush - Product Code KRA
  • Reason
    The ekosonic control unit is recalled because it had the incorrect power entry module installed. it is missing an ac filter to reduce the noise and electrical interference.
  • Action
    EKOS notified their customer by email on October 2, 2013, about the recall. EKOS has requested the customer to return of EkoSonic Control Unit PT3B-783, so that it can be replaced. CORRECTIVE ACTION: This single affected unit will be reworked with the correct power entry module and released into finished goods as a refurbished control unit. EKOS did not distributed any affected devices in the US. For any questions, please call EKOS Corporation at 425-415-3100.

Device

EKOS EkoSonic Control Unit
  • Model / Serial
    PT3B-783.   PT3B represents the model number. Adding 783 creates the serial number.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution in Germany only.
  • Product Description
    The EkoSonic Endovascular System employs high frequency (2-2.5 MHz), low power (0.585 watt average power per transducer) ultrasound to facilitate the delivery of physician-specified fluids in the peripheral vasculature and to deliver solutions into the pulmonary arteries. || The EkoSonic Endovascular System is intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature and the infusion of solutions into the pulmonary arteries. The reusable EKOS EkoSonic Control Unit provides power to the system and the user interface for operator control. A reusable, non sterile Connector Interface Cable connects the EKOS EkoSonic Control Unit to the EkoSonic Endovascular Device.
  • Manufacturer
    EKOS Corporation

Manufacturer

EKOS Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    EKOS Corporation, 11911 N Creek Pkwy S, Bothell WA 98011-8809
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Btg Plc
  • Source
    USFDA