CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 Aug 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable recalled by Biosound Esaote
Biosound Esaote is recalling Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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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-2167-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68648
- Recalling firm
- Biosound Esaote, Indianapolis, IN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jun 2014
- FDA classified
- 8 Aug 2014
- Reported
- 20 Aug 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 26 Jun 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 20 Aug 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Using the PA230E transducer with a user-defined setting with the output power to 100% (Max) in 2D-TEI mode focusing at maximum depth, could cause the transducer surface temperature to exceed the maximum allowable limit.
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Product as listed by the FDA
Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and cardiovascular imaging
Where it was distributed
Nationwide-Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV. International**Product was also shipped to consignees in Canada
Nationwide AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Using the PA230E transducer with a user-defined setting with the output power to 100% (Max) in 2D-TEI mode focusing at maximum depth, could cause the transducer surface temperature to exceed the maximum allowable limit.
Which lots are affected?
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Where was it sold?
Nationwide-Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV. International**Product was also shipped to consignees in Canada
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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