PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: March 20, 2013 Initiated: January 18, 2013 #Z-0930-2013

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges.

Details

Units Affected
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, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rep of Korea, Romania, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Unite Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Location
Mountain View, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 214 affected devices.
Why was this product recalled?
On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0930-2013.