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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ACUSON SC2000 Power Input: 100-240VAC, 1600 Max 50/60Hz; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, CA 94043 Ultrasound imaging system.

Reported: February 5, 2014 Initiated: December 22, 2013 #Z-0825-2014

Product Description

ACUSON SC2000 Power Input: 100-240VAC, 1600 Max 50/60Hz; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, CA 94043 Ultrasound imaging system.

Reason for Recall

The locking mechanism that is intended to hold the control panel in a fixed position can become loose and fail to lock the rotation of the control panel, making it unable to steer or control during transport.

Details

Units Affected
271 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Canada, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, P.R. China, Philippines, Portugal, Republic Korea, Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., and United Kingdom.
Location
Mountain View, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACUSON SC2000 Power Input: 100-240VAC, 1600 Max 50/60Hz; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, CA 94043 Ultrasound imaging system.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 271 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The locking mechanism that is intended to hold the control panel in a fixed position can become loose and fail to lock the rotation of the control panel, making it unable to steer or control during transport.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0825-2014.