Cl II Volcano s5/s5i/CORE Ultrasound Systems

Company:Volcano Corporation
Date of Enforcement Report: 7/29/2015
Class lI:

PRODUCT

1) Volcano s5/s5i/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Systems with software versions 3.3 and 3.4 (with and without iFR Scout Technology) and v.3.4 software kits; Model s5. Radiology: The Volcano s5/s5i and CORE Series Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System is used for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature. Recall Number Z-2131-2015

2 )Volcano s5/s5i/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Systems software versions 3.3 and 3.4 (with and without iFR Scout Technology) and v.3.4 software kits; Model s5x. Radiology: The Volcano s5/s5i and CORE Series Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System is used for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature. evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature. Recall Number Z-2133-2015

3) Volcano s5/s5i/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Systems software versions 3.3 and 3.4 (with and without iFR Scout Technology) and v.3.4 software kits; Model CORE Mobile. Radiology: The Volcano s5/s5i and CORE Series Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System is used for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature
Recall Number Z-2133-2015.

4) Volcano s5/s5i/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Systems software versions 3.3 and 3.4 (with and without iFR Scout Technology) and v.3.4 software kits; Model s5i Radiology: The Volcano s5/s5i and CORE Series Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System is used for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature. Recall Number Z-2134-2015

5) Volcano s5/s5i/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Systems software versions 3.3 and 3.4 (with and without iFR Scout Technology) and v.3.4 software kits; Model s5ix/s5iz Radiology: The Volcano s5/s5i and CORE Series Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System is used for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature. Recall Number Z-2135-2015

6) Volcano s5/s5i/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Systems software versions 3.3 and 3.4 (with and without iFR Scout Technology) and v.3.4 software kits; Model CORE Radiology: The Volcano s5/s5i and CORE Series Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System is used for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature. Recall Number Z-2136-2015.

REASON
During routine testing in-house, a software issue was discovered where an inaccurate FFR/iFR value could be calculated under certain circumstances..

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Volcano Corporation, Rancho Cordova, CA on 6/22/2015 Voluntary: Firm Initiated recall is ongoing

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Total of 4007 devices, all models

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally

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