FDA recall record

Siemens Medical Solutions USA ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System with software version 1.0.04 recall — FDA Z-1572-2016

Due to a communication error between the software and V5Ms transducers rotation function, ACUSON X700 ultrasound systems at software versions 1.1.04,…

Class IIclassification
Z-1572-2016official record ID
May 4, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1572-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Report dateMay 4, 2016
Recall initiation dateSep 5, 2015
Quantity4
LocationMountain View, CA, United States

Official product description

ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System with software version 1.0.04. Model numbers: 10658844  ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System 10658846 - ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System (Russia) 10658845 - ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System (Korea) Radiology: The Siemens ACUSON X700 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac (Adult, Pediatric), Transesphageal (Cardiac), Intracardiac, Cerebrovascular, Peripheral Vessel, Abdominal, Renal, Fetal, Abdominal, Intra-operative, Pediatric, Small Organ, Neonatal Cepahalic, Adult Cephalic, Orthopedics, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, Musculo-skeletal Superficial, Pelvic, Obstetrical, Gynecological and Urological applications. The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.

Why the product was recalled

Due to a communication error between the software and V5Ms transducers rotation function, ACUSON X700 ultrasound systems at software versions 1.1.04, display an IMG_15 error message causes the system to lock up, which requires a reboot to recover system operation.

Distribution information

Distributed in Germany, U.A.E., Hungary and Brazil.

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Visit.

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