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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalls ACUSON Redwood 2.0 ultrasound systems, REF: 11503314
Recalled September 20, 2023 · FDA recall Z-2582-2023 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Hazard
If a user-generated preset for an 18L6 transducer created on a 1.0 ultrasound system is used with a 2.0 ultrasound system, the 2.0 ultrasound system will display underestimated measurement results when using an 18L6 transducer and viewing in the Dual format visualization function, which may lead to misdiagnosis of a patient's condition or influence patient management decisions in a negative way. · FDA Class II
Units
796
Sold at
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IL, WI, CA, NM, TX, NC, MI, MD, NY, OH, IN, NE, PA, LA, SC, MO, OK, VA, ME, AZ, PR, IA, NH, NJ, AR, FL, SD and the countries of GR, ES, SG, TH, KR, IN, DE, TR, AT, IT, AU, JP, FR, CA, PT, SK, BR, SA, GB, NZ, RO, SE, AE, CN, HR, PL, CH, CR, IQ, NL, MX, ZA, BO, PH, MA, PA, EG, FJ, JO, DZ, TW, DK, CZ, CO, UG, CL, VN, CM, BG, QA, AZ, EC, KW, MY, PE, GG, SV, FO, ID, NP, BA, IL, LT, DO, IE.
Description
If a user-generated preset for an 18L6 transducer created on a 1.0 ultrasound system is used with a 2.0 ultrasound system, the 2.0 ultrasound system will display underestimated measurement results when using an 18L6 transducer and viewing in the Dual format visualization function, which may lead to misdiagnosis of a patient's condition or influence patient management decisions in a negative way.
Product
ACUSON Redwood 2.0 ultrasound systems, REF: 11503314
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →