FDA Recall Terminated

Sonoline G50/G60 Ultrasound System, Software versions 1.0.0 to 1.5.0b. The product is a general purpose, mobile software controlled diagnostic ultrasound system.

Recall: Z-2468-2008 · Initiated August 5, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2468-2008
Event Number
49377
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
FEI Number
2936884
Product Code
IYN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
August 5, 2008
Posted
September 29, 2008
Terminated
December 21, 2010
Address
1230 Shorebire Way P.O. Box 7393, Mountain View, CA, 94043

Description

Sonoline G50/G60 Ultrasound System, Software versions 1.0.0 to 1.5.0b. The product is a general purpose, mobile software controlled diagnostic ultrasound system.

Reason

As a result of bugs and calculation errors, the system may display incorrect or fail to display mechanical Index and thermal index values.

Action

The firm initiated its field correction on 08/05/2008. The firm's service personnel will make site visits to correct the problem and install the revised software (version 1.5.0c). Contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. at 1-650-694-5993 for assistance.

Distribution

Worldwide

Quantity

2541 units