Sonosite, Inc. SLT transducer is used on the SonoSite MicroMaxx ultrasound system. The SLT Transducer label is labeled in part: " MicroMaxx SLT...Manufactured for SonoSite, Inc., Bothell, WA 98021". Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
SLT transducer is used on the SonoSite MicroMaxx ultrasound system. The SLT Transducer label is labeled in part: " MicroMaxx SLT...Manufactured for SonoSite, Inc., Bothell, WA 98021".
Brand
Sonosite, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
38 units are identified with Serial numbers: 0361MW, 036MH5, 0365TR, 036MH3, 0360VT, 036MGZ, 03661X, 035TCZ, 037Y9N, 036MH1, 0365TN, 0360VW, 03661W, 035KXD, 037Y9M, 035KXC, 037Y84, 036MH6, 037Y9L, 0365TX, 03616X, 037Y8D, 037Y83, 0365TW, 035L1M, 036MH8, 035TXC, 0360TN, 0361MQ, 03616Z, 035NTF, 034RZG, 037YKG, 037YKH, 0361CG, 036MH9, 0365TT and 037YKM.
Products Sold
38 units are identified with Serial numbers: 0361MW, 036MH5, 0365TR, 036MH3, 0360VT, 036MGZ, 03661X, 035TCZ, 037Y9N, 036MH1, 0365TN, 0360VW, 03661W, 035KXD, 037Y9M, 035KXC, 037Y84, 036MH6, 037Y9L, 0365TX, 03616X, 037Y8D, 037Y83, 0365TW, 035L1M, 036MH8, 035TXC, 0360TN, 0361MQ, 03616Z, 035NTF, 034RZG, 037YKG, 037YKH, 0361CG, 036MH9, 0365TT and 037YKM.
Sonosite, Inc. is recalling SLT transducer is used on the SonoSite MicroMaxx ultrasound system. The SLT Transducer label is lab due to Sterilization of the SonoSite SLT ultrasound surgical transducer with the Sterrad NX System may result in damage to the transducer.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Sterilization of the SonoSite SLT ultrasound surgical transducer with the Sterrad NX System may result in damage to the transducer.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On November 2, 2007, SonoSite sent out the Important Information Regarding Sterrad NX Incompatibility letter and the Technical Bulletin 005/07 Rev A to their consignees. The letter advises the consignees that SonoSite has recently found that sterilization of the SonoSite SLT and LAP surgical ultrasound transducers with the Sterrad NX system may result in damage to the transducer. The Technical Bulletin 005/07 Rev B dated November 2, 2007 informs the consignees that the damage has been observed primarily on the circuit board in the transducer connector, and cable and laparoscope damage may also be occurring. All damages have occurred after processing using the Sterrad NX systems in its "Advanced" cycle and the potential damage from the use of "normal" cycle is being evaluated by the firm. Consignees should call the Technical Support at 1-425-951-1330 or 1-877-657-8118 or e-mail to service@sonosite.com for any questions regarding the recall.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026