FDA recall Z-0440-2026

B-K Medical A/S · Class II · device

Product

bk5000 Ultrasound System w/battery; Model No. 2300-61; System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic

Reason for recall

GE HealthCare has become aware that the Instructions for Use within the user guide and service manual do not adequately state the required battery replacement intervals, end-of-life handling procedures, or general battery safety precautions.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic Of), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2025-10-09
Report date
2025-11-12
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Herlev, N/A, Denmark

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0440-2026