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18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems with software versions VD10A or VD10C; Model numbers: 18L6 HD transducer  10041227 & 10789400 S1000  10441701 S2000  10041461 S2000 (Refurb) - 10440017 S3000  10441730 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Muscul

Reported: May 3, 2017 Initiated: March 30, 2017 #Z-1875-2017

Product Description

18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems with software versions VD10A or VD10C; Model numbers: 18L6 HD transducer  10041227 & 10789400 S1000  10441701 S2000  10041461 S2000 (Refurb) - 10440017 S3000  10441730 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.

Reason for Recall

When scanning with the 18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON HELX" Evolution with Touch Control, the ultrasound system may display a triple image or an image with a dark band. For the triple image issue, the system repeats one-third of the aperture, but does not display the full field of view.

Details

Units Affected
2,045 systems
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution and to the countries of : United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain,Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Egypt, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam and United Kingdom,
Location
Mountain View, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems with software versions VD10A or VD10C; Model numbers: 18L6 HD transducer  10041227 & 10789400 S1000  10441701 S2000  10041461 S2000 (Refurb) - 10440017 S3000  10441730 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 2,045 systems.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
When scanning with the 18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON HELX" Evolution with Touch Control, the ultrasound system may display a triple image or an image with a dark band. For the triple image issue, the system repeats one-third of the aperture, but does not display the full field of view.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 3, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1875-2017.

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