ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1745-2011 ยท DQO Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., ACUSON AcuNav ultrasound catheters when using SwiftLink catheter connectors; Model Number: 10348560.

DateMar 23, 2011 (initiated Mar 20, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonScreen Image Quality. An assembly issue on SwiftLink connectors may cause reduced/degraded image quality when using ACUSON AcuNav ultrasound catheter transducers.
Root causeProcess design
ActionSiemens Field correction was initiated on 3/20/2009. A device correction letter was distributed to all affected users, with a description of the problem and its corrective actions. Siemens service personnel will make a site visit.
Quantity21 units
DistributionDistribution in US and Internationally.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K033650ACUNAV 90/10 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND CATHETER
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Feb 24, 2004
K071234ACUNAV DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND CATHETER 8F AND 10F
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Jun 29, 2007
K992631ACUNAV DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND CATHETER
Acuson Corp., Dec 15, 1999