Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Acuson Diagnostic Ultrasound System Transducer; Model Number(s): L582 Linear Array Transducer for use on the 128XP Ultrasound System; Catalog Numbers: 23656 (New), 45441 (Refurb) Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Acuson Diagnostic Ultrasound System Transducer; Model Number(s): L582 Linear Array Transducer for use on the 128XP Ultrasound System; Catalog Numbers: 23656 (New), 45441 (Refurb)
Brand
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All Serial Numbers: XXXXXXXX (8-digit)
Products Sold
All Serial Numbers: XXXXXXXX (8-digit)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling Acuson Diagnostic Ultrasound System Transducer; Model Number(s): L582 Linear Array Transducer for u due to The product has a software condition in that the surface temperature of the transducer may reach above the thermal limit.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The product has a software condition in that the surface temperature of the transducer may reach above the thermal limit.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 3/24/03, the firm issued letters via US Mail to all its direct consignees informing them of the affected device and providing instructions on the recall.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026