Siemens brand Ultrasound Transducer 17L5HD used with ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound System; Model Number(s): 10035724, used with System Models: 08245875, 08246951, 08255412, 08255413, 08267697, 08269627, 10038241, 10038242, 10040724, 10040725, 10041008; Product is manufactured and distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Division, Mountain View, CA The 17L5 transducer is intended for breast and small body parts imaging.
Hazard
The product assembly can cause a failure of the transducer which results in a double and/or overlapped image which may ultimately result in misleading or false information, inability to accurately diagnose, incorrect positioning/locating/insertion of the biopsy needle and/or an interruption during the biopsy procedure.
What You Should Do
Remedy
On 6/6/08, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the affected product be returned. Affected transducers will be replaced. For assistance, contact Siemens Medical Solutions at 1-650-694-5993.
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Products
Siemens brand Ultrasound Transducer 17L5HD used with ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound System;
Model Number(s): 10035724, used with System Models: 08245875, 08246951, 08255412, 08255413, 08267697, 08269627,
- Brand
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
- UPC
- Serial numbers beginning with 735 and lower.
Units Affected
388 units