FDAMarch 30, 2017device

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) - 10440017 S3000  10441730 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the f...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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, the system repeats one-third of the aperture, but does not display the full field of view.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

siemens medical solutionssiemenssiemens medical

Recall history

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