MEDISTIM VERIQ SYSTEM recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 25, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Medistim Asa recalls MEDISTIM VERIQ SYSTEM, MODEL VQ4122 An intraoperative diagnostic system that utilizes ultrasonography to guide surgeons…

Recall number

Z-0719-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medistim Asa

Sold / distributed

Distributed to New York.

Why it was recalled

A system component overheated causing melting of the connector and emission of smoke through the systems loudspeaker opening.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

MEDISTIM VERIQ SYSTEM, MODEL VQ4122 An intraoperative diagnostic system that utilizes ultrasonography to guide surgeons to successfully plan and accomplish surgical interventions.