FDA-Device2026-03-11Class IIPACKAGING DEFECT

Esaote Model E 3-12 endocavity ultrasound probe recalled for potential liquid leakage

OTHERNationwide distribution

Stop using Esaote E 3-12 ultrasound probe

Esaote has identified a weakness in the probe body on a specific production batch that may cause liquid to leak from the cable connection area. Five units with specific serial numbers were distributed in North Carolina and Texas.

  • Check if your Esaote E 3-12 probe serial number matches one of these: 241700533C, 241700529C, 241700607C, 241700536C, or 241700613C
  • Stop using the probe if it matches one of these serial numbers
  • Contact Esaote for replacement or repair instructions
Hazard

A potential weakness has been identified in the probe body, so that, in a specific production batch, liquid may leak from the terminal part of the casing near the cable.

Sold states
US: Nationwide distribution in the states of NC and TX.
Affected count
5 units
Manufactured in
Sesto Fiorentino, Via Degli Olmi 11, Sesto Fiorentino, N/A, Italy
Products
Esaote Endocavity ultrasonic probe, Model E 3-12, REF 120000038

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1490-2026

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