BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Siemens brand Ultrasound Transducer 17L5HD used with ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound System; Model Number(s): 10035724, used with System Models: 08245875, 08246951, 08255412, 08255413, 08267697, 08269627, 10038241, 10038242, 10040724, 10040725, 10041008; Product is manufactured and distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Division, Mountain View, CA The 17L5 transducer is intended for breast and small body parts imaging.

    Recall: Z-2230-2008 · Initiated June 6, 2008

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2230-2008
    Event Number
    48695
    Firm
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2936884
    Product Code
    IYO
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    June 6, 2008
    Posted
    September 11, 2008
    Terminated
    December 21, 2010
    Address
    1230 Shorebire Way P.O. Box 7393, Mountain View, CA, 94043

    Description

    Siemens brand Ultrasound Transducer 17L5HD used with ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound System; Model Number(s): 10035724, used with System Models: 08245875, 08246951, 08255412, 08255413, 08267697, 08269627, 10038241, 10038242, 10040724, 10040725, 10041008; Product is manufactured and distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Division, Mountain View, CA The 17L5 transducer is intended for breast and small body parts imaging.

    Reason

    The product assembly can cause a failure of the transducer which results in a double and/or overlapped image which may ultimately result in misleading or false information, inability to accurately diagnose, incorrect positioning/locating/insertion of the biopsy needle and/or an interruption during the biopsy procedure.

    Action

    On 6/6/08, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the affected product be returned. Affected transducers will be replaced. For assistance, contact Siemens Medical Solutions at 1-650-694-5993.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: USA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, CANADA, CHINA, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, INDIA, ITALY, JAPAN, KOREA, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SINGAPORE, SWEDEN, TAIWAN, and THAILAND.

    Quantity

    388 units