Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Siemens ACUSON X300 Premium Edition Systems with software versions 5.0.00 and 5.0.01 (model numbers 10348531, 10348532 and 10348533), when using the V5Ms transducer (model number 08263703) and the Plus option (10427795) Product is an ultrasound imaging system intended for General Radiology,Fetal, Abdominal, Intaoperatve, Pediatric, Small parts, Neunatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Urology, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and per Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Siemens ACUSON X300 Premium Edition Systems with software versions 5.0.00 and 5.0.01 (model numbers 10348531, 10348532 and 10348533), when using the V5Ms transducer (model number 08263703) and the Plus option (10427795) Product is an ultrasound imaging system intended for General Radiology,Fetal, Abdominal, Intaoperatve, Pediatric, Small parts, Neunatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Urology, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and per
Brand
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Premium Edition Systems with software versions 5.0.00 and 5.0.01 (model numbers 10348531, 10348532 and 10348533), when using the V5Ms transducer (model number 08263703) and the Plus option (10427795)
Products Sold
Premium Edition Systems with software versions 5.0.00 and 5.0.01 (model numbers 10348531, 10348532 and 10348533), when using the V5Ms transducer (model number 08263703) and the Plus option (10427795)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling Siemens ACUSON X300 Premium Edition Systems with software versions 5.0.00 and 5.0.01 (model numbers due to Product Failure-- When the 64-Channel System V5M is used in the 128-Channel mode, an over current fault occurs which shuts the system down.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product Failure-- When the 64-Channel System V5M is used in the 128-Channel mode, an over current fault occurs which shuts the system down.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notification letter on July 24, 2009. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. A software update will be conducted in the field. Until that update occurs, customers were instructed to image without the CW doppler to avoid a system shut down. Customers were instructed to contact their service support person with any questions. For questions regarding this recall call 650-694-5993.
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