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ACUSON SC2000 Power Input: 100-240VAC, 1600 Max 50/60Hz; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 685 East Middlefield Road M

FDA device recall Z-0825-2014 · posted 2014-01-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
The locking mechanism that is intended to hold the control panel in a fixed position can become loose and fail to lock the rotation of the control panel, making it unable to steer or control during transport.
Action taken
Customer Safety Advisory Letters were sent to all affected users on December 22, 2013. Letters advised of the issues and the actions they should take until a Siemens Field Engineer will visit and upgrade the control panel.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
271 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Canada, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, P.R. China, Philippines, Portu
Date initiated
2013-12-22
Date posted
2014-01-24
Date terminated
2015-03-05
Location
Mountain View, CA

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ACUSON (K123622)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2012-12-05