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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), model number 10434730. The affected sub-components are #10434968 - Boom Welding and 10434969 - Arm Welding. The S2000 ABVS ultrasound System for imaging the breast allows volumetric acquisition of the breast image.

Reported: February 18, 2015 Initiated: January 12, 2015 #Z-1063-2015

Product Description

ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), model number 10434730. The affected sub-components are #10434968 - Boom Welding and 10434969 - Arm Welding. The S2000 ABVS ultrasound System for imaging the breast allows volumetric acquisition of the breast image.

Reason for Recall

There is a low probability the scanner arm will become completely detached from the scanner column.

Details

Units Affected
24 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of TX and MN, and the territory of P.R.; and, the countries of China, Germany, Russian Fed, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, France, Thailand, and Italy.
Location
Mountain View, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), model number 10434730. The affected sub-components are #10434968 - Boom Welding and 10434969 - Arm Welding. The S2000 ABVS ultrasound System for imaging the breast allows volumetric acquisition of the breast image.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 24 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a low probability the scanner arm will become completely detached from the scanner column.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 18, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1063-2015.