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ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS); Model number 10042541 Distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA

FDA device recall Z-0930-2013 · posted 2013-03-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges.
Action taken
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory notification letter to Siemens Service Personnel on January 18, 2013 and which would be provided to all affected sites during their visit to correct the problem. The notification identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken. The local Customer Service Engineer will perform the test at their site. If the system passes the test, no further action is required. If the ABVS pod fails the inspection, the Service Engineer will correct the sharp edge. For questions regarding this recall call 650-694-5398.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYO
Quantity affected
214 affected devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including WV and OH; Internationally to Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China (P.R.) Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan
Date initiated
2013-01-18
Date posted
2013-03-09
Date terminated
2013-07-16
Location
Mountain View, CA

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