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ACUSON S Family Ultrasound Systems at software versions VC25D, VC30A and VC30B; (S2000, S3000 and S1000 systems) Siemens

FDA device recall Z-1962-2014 · posted 2014-07-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
There is a potential measurement error with the Auto-Stats (auto statistics) measurement tool on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound system.
Action taken
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notification letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to do the following: To avoid the potential risk of this issue, do not use the Auto-Stats tool; use alternate measurement tools. Only use the Velocity tool on frozen images. Customer Service Engineer will contact the customer to schedule an appointment to replace their existing version of software, free of charge. Customers with questions should contact their local service support person for information regarding timelines and status. Customers were instructed to share this information with all personnel within their organization who need to be aware of this issue. For questions regarding this recall call 650-694-5135.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
790 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, MO, VA, PA, WV, and Internationally to Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Den
Date initiated
2014-06-03
Date posted
2014-07-01
Date terminated
2016-05-25
Location
Mountain View, CA

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