| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2014-RN-00076-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound Systems
Serial Numbers: 401100 to 401400
ARTG Number: 139591 |
| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
23/01/2014 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
The locking mechanism that is intended to hold the control panel in a fixed position can become loose and fail to lock the rotation of the control panel. If the locking mechanism fails, there is the potential risk the user will be unable to steer or control the ultrasound system during transport. |
| Recall Action |
Recall for Product Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Siemens is advising that if a user is unable to lock the rotation of the control panel or experiences rotation of the control panel or progressively greater left to right movement when the control panel lock is engaged, park the ultrasound system and contact Siemens. Siemens will be contacting all affected users to make the required repairs to the affected systems. |
| Contact Information |
1800 310 300 - Siemens Technical Support Centre |