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Volcano s5/s5i imaging system Family Software version 3.2, Part Numbers 435-0602.01 to 05, including ChromaFlo and Virtual Histology, manufactured by Volcano Corporation of Rancho Cordova, CA.

Company
Volcano Corporation
Recall Initiated
June 29, 2010
Posted
November 1, 2010
Terminated
December 22, 2010
Recall Number
Z-0168-2011
Quantity
79 software kits
Firm Location
Rancho Cordova, CA

Reason for Recall

Software defect results in improper image brightness, which may result in introduction of artifacts, which may cause misclassification of results and affect classification of tissue types. This may result in misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA, and the countries of France, Germany, Japan, and the UK.

Lot / Code Info

Software version 3.2, Part Numbers 435-0602.01 to 05,

Root Cause

Software design

Action Taken

Volcano issued a Voluntary Recall of Volcano s5 Family Software version 3.2 letter dated June 30, 2010, identifying the software defect and actions to be taken by Volcano. Field Service Engineers will visit each site and reinstall the previous software version, which will resolve the issue. Customers can contact Volcano at 916 281-2790.

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