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Product Label - ACUSON Sequoia *** Power Input: 100-240V~, 13.0-5.4A, 50-60Hz *** (240)11148775 Model User Manual states - ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems

Reported: April 7, 2021 Initiated: February 4, 2021 #Z-1330-2021

Product Description

Product Label - ACUSON Sequoia *** Power Input: 100-240V~, 13.0-5.4A, 50-60Hz *** (240)11148775 Model User Manual states - ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems

Reason for Recall

The ultrasound system averages the Mean Sac Diameter (MSD) and Gestational Sac Diameter (GSD) into the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) calculation. This may result in an incorrect EDD, which may influence patient management decisions regarding induction of labor and elective caesarean delivery, which may result in premature births.

Details

Units Affected
1,172 systems
Distribution
U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY O.U.S.: U.A.E., Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vietnam
Location
Issaquah, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Product Label - ACUSON Sequoia *** Power Input: 100-240V~, 13.0-5.4A, 50-60Hz *** (240)11148775 Model User Manual states - ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 1,172 systems.
Why was this product recalled?
The ultrasound system averages the Mean Sac Diameter (MSD) and Gestational Sac Diameter (GSD) into the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) calculation. This may result in an incorrect EDD, which may influence patient management decisions regarding induction of labor and elective caesarean delivery, which may result in premature births.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 7, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1330-2021.