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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 28, 2019

ACUSON NX3 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model # 11235612, RX Only, Siemens Medical Solutions, containing software versions: VA10A, VA10B, VA10C, VA10D, VA10E, VA10F, VB20A, and VB20B; UDI # 04056869004297 The ACUSON NX2 diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Fetal, Abdominal (including liver), Pediatric, Small Parts (Small Organ), Transcranial, OB/GYN, Pelvic, Urology, Vascular (including Peripheral Vessel) and Musculoskeletal applica

The action is being initiated due to internal testing which identified a possibility for transducers to exceed the acoustic output power (AOP) values defined . The transit voltage…

Recall #
Z-2352-2019
Affected scope
1384 systems
Initiated
January 28, 2019
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalled ACUSON NX3 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model # 11235612, RX Only, Siemens Medical Solu… - a moderate-severity action.

ACUSON NX3 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model # 11235612, RX Only, Siemens Medical Solu… was recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. in August 28, 2019. Reason: The action is being initiated due to internal testing which identified a possibility for transducers to excee…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2352-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The action is being initiated due to internal testing which identified a possibility for transducers to excee….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 28, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2352-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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Product description

ACUSON NX3 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model # 11235612, RX Only, Siemens Medical Solutions, containing software versions: VA10A, VA10B, VA10C, VA10D, VA10E, VA10F, VB20A, and VB20B; UDI # 04056869004297 The ACUSON NX2 diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Fetal, Abdominal (including liver), Pediatric, Small Parts (Small Organ), Transcranial, OB/GYN, Pelvic, Urology, Vascular (including Peripheral Vessel) and Musculoskeletal applications. The systems also provide for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.

Reason for recall

The action is being initiated due to internal testing which identified a possibility for transducers to exceed the acoustic output power (AOP) values defined . The transit voltage values based on PW Doppler are calculated normally but not loaded correctly into hardware

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-2352-2019
Date reported August 28, 2019
Date initiated January 28, 2019
Recalling firm Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Firm location Mountain View, CA
Affected scope 1384 systems
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL,IA, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI and WY; and …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACUSON NX3 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model # 11235612, RX Only, Siemens Medical Solutions, containing software versions: VA10A, VA10B, VA10C, VA10D, VA10E, VA10F, VB20A, and VB20B; UDI # 04056869004297 The ACUSON NX2 diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Fetal, Abdominal (including liver), Pediatric, Small Parts (Small Organ), Transcranial, OB/GYN, Pelvic, Urology, Vascular (including Peripheral Vessel) and Musculoskeletal applications. The systems also provide for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Units affected: 1384 systems.
Why was this product recalled?
The action is being initiated due to internal testing which identified a possibility for transducers to exceed the acoustic output power (AOP) values defined . The transit voltage values based on PW Doppler are calculated normally but not loaded correctly into hardware
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2352-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL,IA, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI and WY; and countries of: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyrus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Ruanda, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, U.A.E., Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Vietnam..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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