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ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system Manufactured by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Business Unit Ultrasound, 1230 Shoreb

FDA device recall Z-2051-2011 · posted 2011-04-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
The Firm discovered a software error on the Accuson S2000 ultrasound systems affecting the measurement results in the patient report.
Action taken
Siemens issued a Customer Safety Advisory Notification letter to all customers on March 15, 2011, regarding a software error on the ACUSON S2000 ultrasound systems affected measurement . They are in the process of releasing a software update that will correct this issue. Siemens recommends reviewing the patient report at the end of each study to confirm that the report contains only measurements relevant to the exam just performed. No patient injury has been reported. Further questions regarding this recall please call (650) 694-5398.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
1533 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including USA, states of AZ, VA, CA, NE, IL, MN, TN, FL, NM, and DC
Date initiated
2011-03-15
Date posted
2011-04-22
Date terminated
2012-06-18
Location
Mountain View, CA

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