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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -S2000 system 10441730 -S3000 system VTIQ Option- 10439521 and 10439522 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.

Reported: August 5, 2015 Initiated: June 25, 2015 #Z-2321-2015

Product Description

ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -S2000 system 10441730 -S3000 system VTIQ Option- 10439521 and 10439522 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

Potential measurement error on ACUSON S Family ultrasound system. When repositioning the Virtual Touch IQ region of interest from the original (default) location, the lateral position of the measurement tool may not align with the lateral position of the shear velocity data.

Details

Units Affected
629 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic Korea, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., Ukraine, United Kingdom.
Location
Mountain View, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -S2000 system 10441730 -S3000 system VTIQ Option- 10439521 and 10439522 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: 629 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential measurement error on ACUSON S Family ultrasound system. When repositioning the Virtual Touch IQ region of interest from the original (default) location, the lateral position of the measurement tool may not align with the lateral position of the shear velocity data.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 5, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2321-2015.