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EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use Infusion Catheter and Ultrasonic Core, and a reusable Control Unit 4.0. The device delivers the physician-specified fluids and ultrasound to the intravascular treatment site. The reusable Control Unit provides power to the device and provides the user interface for operator control. A reusable, non-sterile connector interface cable (CIC) connects the Control Unit to the Ultras

Reported: December 23, 2020 Initiated: November 3, 2020 #Z-0637-2021

Product Description

EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use Infusion Catheter and Ultrasonic Core, and a reusable Control Unit 4.0. The device delivers the physician-specified fluids and ultrasound to the intravascular treatment site. The reusable Control Unit provides power to the device and provides the user interface for operator control. A reusable, non-sterile connector interface cable (CIC) connects the Control Unit to the Ultrasonic Core and Infusion Catheter.

Reason for Recall

This is a follow-up to the EKOS Field Safety Notice dated April 30, 2019. The Radio Frequency (RF) board has been redesigned to prevent occasional internal board failures at lower temperatures. All EKOS CU 4.0 consoles containing the old RF board design will be replaced with the newly designed CU 4.0 consoles.

Details

Units Affected
90 (OUS)
Distribution
No US distribution. Foreign distribution to Latin America and EU.
Location
Marlborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use Infusion Catheter and Ultrasonic Core, and a reusable Control Unit 4.0. The device delivers the physician-specified fluids and ultrasound to the intravascular treatment site. The reusable Control Unit provides power to the device and provides the user interface for operator control. A reusable, non-sterile connector interface cable (CIC) connects the Control Unit to the Ultrasonic Core and Infusion Catheter.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 90 (OUS).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
This is a follow-up to the EKOS Field Safety Notice dated April 30, 2019. The Radio Frequency (RF) board has been redesigned to prevent occasional internal board failures at lower temperatures. All EKOS CU 4.0 consoles containing the old RF board design will be replaced with the newly designed CU 4.0 consoles.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0637-2021.

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