Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 20, 2013
On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalled ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS); Model number 10042541 Distributed… - a moderate-severity action.
ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS); Model number 10042541 Distributed… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. in March 20, 2013. Reason: On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0930-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0930-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0930-2013) was formally reported on March 20, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 18, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mountain View, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 214 affected devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including WV and OH; Internationally to Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China (P.R.) Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, L…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
214 affected devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS); Model number 10042541 Distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. business Unit: Ultrasound. The S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS) Ultrasound System for imaging of the breast allows volumetric acquisition of the breast image.
On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0930-2013 |
| Date reported | March 20, 2013 |
| Date initiated | January 18, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Firm location | Mountain View, CA |
| Affected scope | 214 affected devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including WV and OH; Internationally to Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China (P.R.) Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macedonia, M… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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