Recall Record

Sesto Fiorentino, N/A, Italy

ESAOTE S.P.A. recalls

4 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 14 March 2025. None are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls4
Ongoing (FDA)0
Terminated or completed4
Class I (FDA)0

Completed Class II Medical devices

Recall started
14 March 2025
Reason
A potential weakness has been identified in the probe body, so that, in a specific production batch, liquid may leak from the terminal part of the casing near the cable.
Distribution
US: Nationwide distribution in the states of NC and TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1490-2026

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 September 2020
Terminated
17 April 2023
Reason
The AC/DC adapter (power supply) of the portable ultrasound systems listed below that may result in the connector heating up, generating smoke and melting. This condition is caused by the mechanical stress of the connection between the AC/DC power adapter and the mains cable over the time of use.
Distribution
US Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-3053-2020, Z-3052-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 June 2018
Terminated
12 May 2020
Reason
The probe power monitoring settings have been found to be not appropriate under specific operating conditions when connected to the devices listed below. This issue may result in overheating of the probe head. The probe power monitoring settings may not be effective in specific operating conditions so that the surface of the probe head may overheat in around one minute of continuous operations. The patient may experience discomfort, reddening of epidermis and/or mild pain. To date, no patient injury has been reported with regards to this issue.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AZ, CA, IN, MO, NM, PA, SC, and TX. and countries Argentina and Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Bulgaria China Costa Rica Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Iran Italy
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0205-2019, Z-0204-2019, Z-0206-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 January 2018
Terminated
30 May 2019
Reason
The ultrasound system used in certain settings may result in overheating of the ultrasound probe head.
Distribution
US distribution in the states: AZ, FL, OK, PA, and TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1138-2018, Z-1137-2018

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.