CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
BK Medical ApS Ultrasound System Scanner bk2300 recalled
B-K Medical is recalling BK Medical ApS Ultrasound System Scanner bk2300, distributed in Florida, Massachusetts, Texas. The recall was initiated on 28 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2325-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74691
- Recalling firm
- B-K Medical, Herlev
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 3 Aug 2016
- Reported
- 10 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 28 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Aug 2016 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 10 Aug 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
In 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.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
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, Vascular, Cardiology, OB/GYN
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US to TX, FL, and MA. Internationally to Australia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
In 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.
Which lots are affected?
Serial Numbers: 5007750, 5008004, 5007734,5007742, 5007596, and50074277
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US to TX, FL, and MA. Internationally to Australia
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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