BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ACUSON SC 2000 ultrasound system. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Business Unit Ultrasound 1230 Shorebird Way Mountain View, CA 94043 Intended use: SC2000 ultrasound system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, neo-Natal and fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transesophageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, Intraoperative Neurological, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, and anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medial data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.

    Recall: Z-0827-2011 · Initiated September 29, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0827-2011
    Event Number
    57289
    Firm
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2936884
    Product Code
    IYN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    September 29, 2010
    Posted
    December 28, 2010
    Terminated
    October 4, 2011
    Address
    1230 Shorebird Way P.O. Box 7393, Mountain View, CA, 94043

    Description

    ACUSON SC 2000 ultrasound system. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Business Unit Ultrasound 1230 Shorebird Way Mountain View, CA 94043 Intended use: SC2000 ultrasound system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, neo-Natal and fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transesophageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, Intraoperative Neurological, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, and anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medial data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.

    Reason

    There is the possibility of a short occurring in the transducer which could cause focal heating on the probe face.

    Action

    SIEMENS issued a filed correction in the form of a "Customer Safety Advisory Notification" initiated on September 29, 2010 and mailed to customers by Federal Express on the same day. The notification described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to examine the 4Z1c transducer prior to use (Note: if transducer does not show a blister on its front face or does not feel unusually when it is safe for use); to immediately discontinue use and contact their local Siemens representative to get issue resolved, if the transducers developed a hot spot that exhibits a visible blister on the patient contact surface and feels hot to the touch during operation, and to pass this notice on to all those within their organization who need to be aware. If you have any questions, please contact (650) 969-9112 or (800) 422-8766.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: USA and countries including: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    196 total units, transducers and SC2000