Reported Aug 12, 2015 · Terminated

ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems utilizing the 18L6 HD and/or 6C1 HD biopsy guidelines 6C1HD - model numbers:…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 685 E Middlefield Rd · Mountain View, CA · 94043-4045

Is this the product you have?

  • ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems utilizing the 18L6 HD and/or 6C1 HD
  • biopsy guidelines 6C1HD - model numbers
    • 10442008 6C1HD Needle Guide
    • S3000
    • 10440586 6C1 HD Biopsy Guide
  • S2000 18L6 - model numbers
    • 10442007 18L6 Biopsy Guide
    • S3000 10044200 S2000 Biopsy Starter Kit
    • 18L6 HD 10855189 18L6 HD Biopsy Starter Kit
  • S1000 RadiologyThe ultrasound imaging systems are
  • intended for the following applicationsFetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications
Lot codes and dates
  • 6C1HD -
  • model numbers
    • 10442008 6C1HD Needle Guide
    • S3000
    • 10440586 6C1 HD Biopsy Guide
    • S2000
    • 18L6
  • model numbers10442007 18L6 Biopsy Guide, S3000 10044200 S2000 Biopsy Starter Kit, 18L6 HD 10855189 18L6 HD Biopsy Starter Kit, S1000 See Consignee list for all serial numbers
Amount recalled
4140 total

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

When using the CIVCO biopsy attachments in combination with the ACUSON S Family on-screen guidelines, the biopsy needle may traverse outside the on-screen guidelines.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jan 18, 2018 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:04 PM UTC

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