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Health product recall

ACUSON ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS (2015-07-02)

Starting date:
July 2, 2015
Posting date:
July 21, 2015
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-54312

Affected Products

  1. ACUSON S2000
  2. ACUSON S1000
  3. ACUSON S3000

Reason

To notify users of the ACUSON family ultrasound systems of a recent finding regarding needle guides. Two Transducers, 6C1 HD and 18l6 HD demonstrate misalignment while utilizing the on-screen guidelines.

The issue occurs when using the CIVCO Biopsy attachments in combination with the ACUSON family on-screen guidelines. The biopsy needle may traverse outside the on-screen guidelines. This occurs on the 6c1 HD and 18l6 HD Transducers.

Affected products

A.ACUSON S2000

Lot or serial number

>10 contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

10041461

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Inc.
685 East Middlefield Road
California
UNITED STATES

B. ACUSON S1000

Lot or serial number

211263

Model or catalog number

10441701

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Inc.
685 East Middlefield Road
California
UNITED STATES

C. ACUSON S3000
 

Lot or serial number

>10 contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

10441730

Companies
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Inc.
685 East Middlefield Road
California
UNITED STATES