Drug recall

V5Ms Transesophageal transducers; V5Ms trans-esophageal echocardiograph (TEE) ultrasound transducer is…

FDA recall event 69138 · Class II · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 69138
Recall numbers Z-2571-2014
Recalling firm Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products V5Ms Transesophageal transducers; V5Ms trans-esophageal echocardiograph (TEE) ultrasound transducer is intended primarily for cardiology applications
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Reports of deterioration of material covering the articulating section of the V5Ms transesophageal transducer.
Initiation date Aug 13, 2014
Report date Sep 10, 2014
Termination date Mar 6, 2015
City Mountain View
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 2936884

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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