Recall Z-1331-2014— Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., initiated 2014-03-07, terminated 2015-11-12. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K121384. Product: Siemens Medical Solutions, ACUSON P300 Ultrasound system with P300 PA 230E cardiac probe (Esaote product 7348). Provides imaging for guidance of biopsy and imaging to assist in the placement of needles in vascular or other anatomical structures as well as peripheral nerve blocks in Musculoskeletal applications.. Reason: ACUSON P300 ultrasound systems using the PA230 transducer with a user-defined preset which includes the 100% setting for output power could cause the transducer surface temperature to exceed the maximum allowable limit..

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-03-07
Terminated
2015-11-12
Firm location
Mountain View, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Siemens Medical Solutions, ACUSON P300 Ultrasound system with P300 PA 230E cardiac probe (Esaote product 7348). Provides imaging for guidance of biopsy and imaging to assist in the placement of needles in vascular or other anatomical structures as well as peripheral nerve blocks in Musculoskeletal applications.

Reason for recall

ACUSON P300 ultrasound systems using the PA230 transducer with a user-defined preset which includes the 100% setting for output power could cause the transducer surface temperature to exceed the maximum allowable limit.

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