Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. TEE Transducer V5M, when used with the Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System, software versions: VA15, VA15A or VA15B; Model Numbers: 10041461 (Acuson S2000) and 8263703 (V5M Transducer); Product is manufactured and distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Mountain View, CA Product is a medical device, a multi-purpose mobile, software controlled diagnostic ultrasound system with and on-screen display for thermal and mechanical indices related to potential bio-effect mechanisms. tis function Recall
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Product
TEE Transducer V5M, when used with the Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System, software versions: VA15, VA15A or VA15B; Model Numbers: 10041461 (Acuson S2000) and 8263703 (V5M Transducer); Product is manufactured and distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Mountain View, CA Product is a medical device, a multi-purpose mobile, software controlled diagnostic ultrasound system with and on-screen display for thermal and mechanical indices related to potential bio-effect mechanisms. tis function
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial Numbers: 200190, 200191, 200281, 200287, 200366, 200481, 200519, 200577, 200699, 200738, 200759, 200761, 200830, 200836, 200851, 200855, 200857, 200874, 200878, 200925, 201002, 200909, 200966, 200220, 200187, 200218, 200663, 200524, 200395, 200291, 200850, 200854, 200875, 200965, 200178, 200103, 200104, 200118, 200143, 200183, 200200, 200210, 200686, 200694, 200852, 200889, 200908, 200927, 201005, 200849, 200834, 200835, 200839, 200211, 200696, 200859, 200926, 200660, 200661, 200687, 200719
Products Sold
Serial Numbers: 200190, 200191, 200281, 200287, 200366, 200481, 200519, 200577, 200699, 200738, 200759, 200761, 200830, 200836, 200851, 200855, 200857, 200874, 200878, 200925, 201002, 200909, 200966, 200220, 200187, 200218, 200663, 200524, 200395, 200291, 200850, 200854, 200875, 200965, 200178, 200103, 200104, 200118, 200143, 200183, 200200, 200210, 200686, 200694, 200852, 200889, 200908, 200927, 201005, 200849, 200834, 200835, 200839, 200211, 200696, 200859, 200926, 200660, 200661, 200687, 200719
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling TEE Transducer V5M, when used with the Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System, software versions: VA15, VA15 due to Device function failure--When performing a TEE exam with the transducer, CW (Continuous Wave) mode is not functional. Due to work flow, this may not b. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Device function failure--When performing a TEE exam with the transducer, CW (Continuous Wave) mode is not functional. Due to work flow, this may not be apparent until the transducer is inserted into the patient's esophagus.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notification letter on April 7, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to pass the notice on to all those within their organization who need to be aware of the issue until the corrective action is completed. For questions regarding this recall call 650-969-9112.
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