ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0827-2011 ยท IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

ACUSON SC 2000 ultrasound system. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Business Unit Ultrasound 1230 Shorebird Way Mountain View, CA 94043 Intended use: SC2000 ultrasound system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, neo-Natal and fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transesophageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, Intraoperative Neurological, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, and anatomical s

DateDec 28, 2010 (initiated Sep 29, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThere is the possibility of a short occurring in the transducer which could cause focal heating on the probe face.
Root causeOther
ActionSIEMENS issued a filed correction in the form of a "Customer Safety Advisory Notification" initiated on September 29, 2010 and mailed to customers by Federal Express on the same day. The notification described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to examine the 4Z1c transducer prior to use (Note: if transducer does not show a blister on its front face or does not feel unusually when it is safe for use); to immediately discontinue use and contact their local Siemens representative to get issue resolved, if the transducers developed a ho
Quantity196 total units, transducers and SC2000
DistributionWorldwide Distribution: USA and countries including: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K072365SEQUOIA PLUS DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI, Oct 17, 2007