Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0182-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 7, 2015 |
| Quantity | 2,099 units |
| Location | Mountain View, CA, United States |
Official product description
ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound systems model 10433816 Imaging system that provides the ability to measure anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide info for clinical diagnosis purposes.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens will provide all customers a new version of system software (VA35E or VB10C depending on the hardware configuration). Hardware fixes will be implemented to address situations where the metal component used to engage the wheel lock becomes disconnected, and where the system locks up due to misalignment between the bezel and MPI board, in all units that have not already been corrected.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- US and Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzeg., Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, P.R. China, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic Korea, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, U.A.E., Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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