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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. recalls ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System with software version 1.0.04. Model numbers: 10658844  ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System 1

Recalled May 4, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1572-2016 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA

Hazard
Due to a communication error between the software and V5Ms transducers rotation function, ACUSON X700 ultrasound systems at software versions 1.1.04, display an IMG_15 error message causes the system to lock up, which requires a reboot to recover system operation. · FDA Class II
Units
4
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Distributed in Germany, U.A.E., Hungary and Brazil.

Description

Due to a communication error between the software and V5Ms transducers rotation function, ACUSON X700 ultrasound systems at software versions 1.1.04, display an IMG_15 error message causes the system to lock up, which requires a reboot to recover system operation.

Product
ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System with software version 1.0.04. Model numbers: 10658844  ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System 10658846 - ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System (Russia) 10658845 - ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System (Korea) Radiology: The Siemens ACUSON X700 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac (Adult, Pediatric), Transesphageal (Cardiac), Intracardiac, Cerebrovascular, Peripheral Vessel, Abdominal, Renal, Fetal, Abdominal, Intra-operative, Pediatric, Small Organ, Neonatal Cepahalic, Adult Cephalic, Orthopedics, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, Musculo-skeletal Superficial, Pelvic, Obstetrical, Gynecological and Urological applications. The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

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