Drug recall

18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems with software versions VD10A or VD10C; Model…

FDA recall event 76987 · Class II · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 76987
Recall numbers Z-1875-2017
Recalling firm Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products 18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems with software versions VD10A or VD10C; Model numbers: 18L6 HD transducer 10041227 & 10789400 S1000 10441701 S2000 10041461 S2000 (Refurb)…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall When scanning with the 18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON HELX" Evolution with Touch Control, the ultrasound system may display a triple image or an image with a dark band. For the triple image issue…
Initiation date Mar 30, 2017
Report date May 3, 2017
Termination date Mar 21, 2019
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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