CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 25 Aug 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Model L43K Intraoperative Probe-For the diagnostic ultrasound recalled
Hitachi Healthcare Americas is recalling Model L43K Intraoperative Probe-For the diagnostic ultrasound, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 Jun 2021 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-2308-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88367
- Recalling firm
- Hitachi Healthcare Americas, Twinsburg, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jun 2021
- FDA classified
- 16 Aug 2021
- Reported
- 25 Aug 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Surgical Instruments
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Aug 2021 | Classified by FDA | +47 days |
| 25 Aug 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The screw cover at the tip of the probe may fall off after a cleaning and sterilization process. Users advised to conduct a preventive inspection of the probe before and after sterilization/disinfection/cleaning and before and after an interoperative procedure.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Model L43K Intraoperative Probe-For the diagnostic ultrasound evaluation during robotic/non-robotic intra-operative and laparoscopic procedures
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The screw cover at the tip of the probe may fall off after a cleaning and sterilization process. Users advised to conduct a preventive inspection of the probe before and after sterilization/disinfection/cleaning and before and after an interoperative procedure.
Which lots are affected?
Serial Numbers: 20504835, 20504836, 20504837, 20504838, 20504839, 20556338, 20556369, 20556370, 20615320, 20615321, 20639217, 20639218, 20639219, 20639223, 20639224, 20639225, 20639226, 20639230, 20665290, 20693154, 20693155, 20693156, 20693157, 20693158, 20693159, 20693160, 20693161, 206E0051, 206E0058, 206E0059, 203R8980, 203R8981, 203R8986, 203R8987, 203R8988, 203R9022, 203R9023, 203R9031, 203R9032, 203R9033, 203R9034, 203R9035, 203R9036, 203R9037, 203R9038, 203R9041, 203R9042, 203R9047, 203R9048, 204J8480, 204J8481, 204J8482, 204J8483, 204J8484, 204Q3434, 204Q3435, 204S3741, 204S3742, 204S3746, 204S3747, 204S3755, 204S3757, 204S3758, 204S3759, 204S3760, 204S3773, 204U7420, 205B5697, 205B5703, 205B5713, 205F1090, 205F1091, 205F1092, 205F1093, 205F1095, 205F1097, 205F1109, 205F1110, 205F1119, 205Q9088, 205Q9089, 205Q9090, 205Q9091, 205Q9099, 206G6141, 206G6149, 206G6150, 206G6151, 206G6152, 206G6153, 206G6154, 206G6155, 206G6156, 206G6157, 206G6158, 206G6164, 206G6166, G3002072, G3002073, G3002074, G3002076, G3002077, G3002078, G3002079, G3002080, G3002081, G3002082, G3002083, G3002084, G3002086, G3002087, G3002088, G3002089, G3002090, G3002091, G3009910, G3009911, G3009972, G3009973, G3009974, G3020256, G3020257, G3020265, G3020270, G3020271, G3020276, G3020282, G3020283, G3020284, G3020285, G3020286, G3020287, G3020288, G3020289, G3020290, G3020291, G3020292, G3020293, G3020294, G3042776, G3054934, G3054935, G3056539, G3056540, G3056541, G3056542, G3056543, G3056544, G3056545, G3056546, G3056547, G3056548, G3056549, G3056550, G3056551, G3056552, G3056555, G3072337, G3072338, G3072339, G3072340, G3072341, G3072364, G3073380, G3079843
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of 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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