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Health product recall

Acuson S2000 and 3000 Ultrasound System (2014-05-21)

Starting date:
May 21, 2014
Posting date:
June 12, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-39991

Recalled products

  1. Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System
  2. Acuson 3000 Uultrasound System

Reason

Siemens confirmed that there is a potential measurement error when using the auto-stats (auto statistics) measurement tool on ACUSON S family ultrasound systems with software versions VC25D, VC30A and VC30B. The potential risk to the patient is the measurement and/or calculations will be incorrect and will have to be repeated.

Affected products

A. Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System

Lot or serial number
  • 207922
  • 210320
Model or catalog number
  • 10041461
Companies
Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

685 East Middlefield Road

Mountain View

94043

California

UNITED STATES



B. Acuson 3000 Uultrasound System

Lot or serial number
  • 210095
  • 210225
  • 210380
Model or catalog number
  • 10441730
Companies
Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

685 East Middlefield Road

Mountain View

94043

California

UNITED STATES