Model note · TEE Probe
GE Vivid 6VT-D electronic 4D multiplane transoesophageal
The 6VT-D is GE HealthCare's 4D matrix TEE probe for adult cardiac imaging on Vivid cardiovascular ultrasound systems. It gives 2D and real time 3D/4D views of the heart from the oesophagus. The probe holds no software and does not control energy delivery itself. Its risks come from the flexible endoscope shaft, bite damage, articulation and reprocessing, as with all TEE probes.
The model
Maker, model and type.
- Maker
- GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS (GE HealthCare)
- Model
- 6VT-D electronic 4D multiplane transoesophageal (TEE) probe (part 5729428)
- Device type
- TEE Probe
- Main document
- Open the public document
Key specifications
What the public record says.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Intended use | Ultrasound evaluation of adult cardiac anatomy in 2D and real time 3D/4D modes, by transoesophageal access | Source |
| FDA classification and clearance | Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer, 21 CFR 892.1570, Class II, product code ITX; K141093 cleared 15 May 2014 (predicate cleared with Vivid E9, K131514) | Source |
| Endoscope material | Patient contact material of the endoscope identical to that of the Karl Storz Video Gastroscope System (K060907) | Source |
| Software | Contains no software and does not directly control energy delivered to the patient | Source |
| Compatible systems | Vivid E7/E9, E80/E90/E95, Vivid iq, S60/S70, S60N/S70N and S70N Ultra edition | Source |
| Standards | IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-37, NEMA UD 2 and UD 3, ISO 10993-1, ISO 14971 | Source |
Recalls
Recalls.
This note lists no recalls. Check the FDA recall database for the latest record.
Safety
Safety warnings from the record.
- Damage from bites, improper cleaning or immersion is treated by GE as outside normal use, so damaged probes must be withdrawn and assessed. Source
- The probe was tested for acoustic output, thermal, electrical and mechanical safety; acoustic output indices are shown on the host system per NEMA UD 3. Source
Sources
Where this note comes from.
- GE HealthCare Service Shop, 6VT-D probe page
- FDA 510(k) K141093 summary, 6VT-D Ultrasound Transducer
- openFDA MAUDE problem counts, brand 6VT-D
Not covered: Frequency range, tip size, field of view and shaft length are listed in GE tools that could not be read as text, so they are left out. No FDA recall names the 6VT-D. GE's probe care and reprocessing manual and the Vivid service manual were not opened, so leakage test steps and error messages are missing. MAUDE reports are split across several brand spellings (6VT-D, 6VT-D PROBE) and are few.
BMEssentia knowledge drafted from public information, reviewed by Hasan Khaled Ismail on 2026-10-24. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and service manual.
TEE Probe