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FDA Device recall Z-0816-2018

Ultrasound Transducer, Model Number: UST-5550-R, is used in conjunction with a diagnostic ultrasound system evaluation during robotic and n…

On 2018-03-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Ultrasound Transducer, Model Number: UST-5550-R, is used in conjunction with a diagnostic ultrasound system evaluation during robotic and n… by Hitachi Medical Systems America, citing the ultrasound probe may not have adequate protection against electrical shock hazards.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0816-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-10-20
Published2018-03-07
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyHitachi Medical Systems America
DistributionAR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MO, NC, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV

Product

Ultrasound Transducer, Model Number: UST-5550-R, is used in conjunction with a diagnostic ultrasound system evaluation during robotic and non-robotic intra-operative and laparoscopic procedures.

Reason

The ultrasound probe may not have adequate protection against electrical shock hazards.

Identifiers

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0816-2018%22

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