Atlas FDA

TEE Transducer V5M, when used with the Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System, software versions: VA15, VA15A or VA15B; Model Nu

FDA device recall Z-1884-2011 · posted 2011-04-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
Device function failure--When performing a TEE exam with the transducer, CW (Continuous Wave) mode is not functional. Due to work flow, this may not be apparent until the transducer is inserted into the patient's esophagus.
Action taken
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notification letter on April 7, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to pass the notice on to all those within their organization who need to be aware of the issue until the corrective action is completed. For questions regarding this recall call 650-969-9112.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYO
Quantity affected
61 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Switzerland, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Italy, South Korea,
Date initiated
2009-04-07
Date posted
2011-04-04
Date terminated
2011-04-05
Location
Mountain View, CA

Monitor recalls programmatically

Recalls and clearances share one API, with change alerts when new recalls post.

Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
ACUSON S2000 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM (K082142)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI2008-11-13