BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -S2000 system 10441730 -S3000 system VTIQ Option- 10439521 and 10439522 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.

    Recall: Z-2321-2015 · Initiated June 25, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2321-2015
    Event Number
    71688
    Firm
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2936884
    Product Code
    IYN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software Design Change
    Initiated
    June 25, 2015
    Posted
    July 30, 2015
    Terminated
    October 19, 2017
    Address
    685 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043-4045

    Description

    ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -S2000 system 10441730 -S3000 system VTIQ Option- 10439521 and 10439522 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.

    Reason

    Potential measurement error on ACUSON S Family ultrasound system. When repositioning the Virtual Touch IQ region of interest from the original (default) location, the lateral position of the measurement tool may not align with the lateral position of the shear velocity data.

    Action

    On June 25, 2015 Customer Safety Advisory Notification letters were sent to all affected customers by Certified mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The Siemens Service organization coordinates the implementation of the field correction with the distributors for all countries. For questions contact your Siemens Service for information.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic Korea, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., Ukraine, United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    629 units