ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS); Model number 10042541 Distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. business Unit: Ultrasound. The S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS) Ultrasound System for imaging of the breast allows volumetric acquisition of the breast image.
FDA Recall Z-0930-2013 · Posted 2013-03-09
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Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIYO
Date Initiated2013-01-18
Date Terminated2013-07-16
Product Quantity214 affected devices
Reason for Recall
On some ACUSON S2000 ABVS systems, the inside of the transducer pod may contain sharp edges.
Firm Action
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory notification letter to Siemens Service Personnel on January 18, 2013 and which would be provided to all affected sites during their visit to correct the problem. The notification identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken. The local Customer Service Engineer will perform the test at their site. If the system passes the test, no further action is required. If the ABVS pod fails the inspection, the Service Engineer will correct the sharp edge.
For questions regarding this recall call 650-694-5398.
Root Cause
Process design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA including WV and OH; Internationally to Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China (P.R.) Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rep of Korea, Romania, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Unite Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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