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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalls ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -

Recalled August 5, 2015 · FDA recall Z-2321-2015 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA

Hazard
Potential measurement error on ACUSON S Family ultrasound system. When repositioning the Virtual Touch IQ region of interest from the original (default) location, the lateral position of the measurement tool may not align with the lateral position of the shear velocity data. · FDA Class II
Units
629 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic Korea, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, U.A.E., Ukraine, United Kingdom.

Description

Potential measurement error on ACUSON S Family ultrasound system. When repositioning the Virtual Touch IQ region of interest from the original (default) location, the lateral position of the measurement tool may not align with the lateral position of the shear velocity data.

Product
ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -S2000 system 10441730 -S3000 system VTIQ Option- 10439521 and 10439522 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov