Events

Recall of Acuson with Physio Module

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    53780
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1007-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-10-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-02-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-03-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=86506
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Diagnostic Ultrasonic Transducer - Product Code ITX
  • Reason
    Ecg waveform does not accurately align with 2d, m-mode or spectral images.
  • Action
    The firm's Customer Safety Advisory notice was mailed to all affected customers. The letter describes when the malfunction occurs and the potential risk. It also recommended that users collect corresponding evidence with spectral waveforms that would confirm or deny findings based on ECG, in order to avoid potential risks for misdiagnosis. The firm planned to exchange the faulty hardware component in the system. Customers would be contacted to schedule for the hardware exchange. Questions regarding this issue should be directed to the local service support person.

Device

Acuson with Physio Module
  • Model / Serial
    Model 10430054
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    10430054 Acuson with Physio Module, manufactured by Siemens Medical Solutions, Mountain View, CA.
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Manufacturer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 1230 Shorebird Way, P.O. Box 7393, Mountain View CA 94043
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Siemens Ag
  • Source
    USFDA