—#126814

Product

Siemens ACUSON X700 Ultrasound Systems with software version 1.0.00, 1.0.01, 1.0.02, 1.1.00 and 1.1.02. ultrasound imaging system.

FDA product code: IYN — System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K123001
Affected lot / code info: Model numbers: 1065844 ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System 10658846 - ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System (Russia) 10658845 - ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System (Korea)

Why it was recalled

When fourSight 4D ultrasound imaging, 3-Scrape real time 3D imaging, or Anatomical M-mode are used during an Obstetric or Gynecology study, data from the previous patient could replace the current patient's date in the report.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software Design Change

Action the firm took

Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notification letter on April 2, 2014 to all affected customers via certified mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and what actions to take until software is upgraded. For questions call 1-888-826-9702.

Recalling firm

Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Address: 685 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, California 94043-4045

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia Herzeg., Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Palestinian Ter, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rep. of Yemen, Republic Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, U.A.E., United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-04-02
Posted by FDA: 2014-04-24
Terminated: 2015-11-12
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #126814. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.