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Acuson SC2000 Ultrasound System (2014-01-10)
- Starting date:
- January 10, 2014
- Posting date:
- February 11, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-37911
Recalled products
- Acuson SC2000 Ultrasound System
Reason
A potential malfunction with the locking mechanism on the Acuson SC2000 ultrasound system with serial numbers 401100 to 401400. The locking mechanism that is intended to hold the control panel in a fixed position can become loose and fail to lock the location of the control panel which may result in the inability to steer or control the ultrasound system during transport.
Affected products
A. Acuson SC2000 Ultrasound System
Lot or serial number
- 401100 to 401400
- 401223
Model or catalog number
- 10433816
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
685 East Middlefield Road
Mountain View
94043
California
UNITED STATES