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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ACUSON S 1000, ACUSON S 2000, or ACUSON S 3000 ultrasound systems with software version C3, C3, C3, or C1. Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017  S 2000 system 10441730  S 3000 system 10441701  S 1000 system Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vas

Reported: August 5, 2015 Initiated: June 25, 2015 #Z-2314-2015

Product Description

ACUSON S 1000, ACUSON S 2000, or ACUSON S 3000 ultrasound systems with software version C3, C3, C3, or C1. Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017  S 2000 system 10441730  S 3000 system 10441701  S 1000 system Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.

Reason for Recall

Potential measurement error on ACUSON S Family ultrasound system when using the Doppler manual trace measurement tool in full screen format that has a low probability of misdiagnosis.

Details

Units Affected
1789 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the countries of : Algeria, Angola, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzeg., Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dem. Rep. Congo, Denmark, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic Korea, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad,Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, U.A.E., Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Vietnam.
Location
Mountain View, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACUSON S 1000, ACUSON S 2000, or ACUSON S 3000 ultrasound systems with software version C3, C3, C3, or C1. Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017  S 2000 system 10441730  S 3000 system 10441701  S 1000 system Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 1789 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential measurement error on ACUSON S Family ultrasound system when using the Doppler manual trace measurement tool in full screen format that has a low probability of misdiagnosis.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 5, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2314-2015.