Siemens ACUSON Origin ultrasound recalled for software crash risk
A software issue in ACUSON Origin ultrasound imaging systems running software version 4.0 (VD10A) may cause the Color Doppler setting to activate unintentionally. FDA has not cleared that setting, and the activation could cause the system to crash or become unresponsive. The notice reports no injuries, and 56 systems are affected.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Siemens recalls
What to do
- Check whether your ACUSON Origin system runs software version 4.0 (VD10A).
- Contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for next steps. The notice does not list a fix or remedy.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- ACUSON Orgin Ultrasound Imaging System REF: 11668590
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (under 100 years)
This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 56 systems
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 22010 Se 51st St, Issaquah, Washington, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- Z-0392-2027
In the FDA's words
- Description
- ACUSON Orgin Ultrasound Imaging System REF: 11668590 A software issue identified in the ultrasound system may result in the unintended activation of the Color Doppler setting, which has not received FDA clearance. This unintended activation could cause the system to crash or become unresponsive. ACUSON Origin systems with software version 4.0 (VD10A) Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CT, KY, NC, TX and the countries of Germany, Italy, India. Affected quantity: 56 systems
- Hazard
- A software issue identified in the ultrasound system may result in the unintended activation of the Color Doppler setting, which has not received FDA clearance. This unintended activation could cause the system to crash or become unresponsive.
4 products in this recall
Siemens ACUSON ultrasound systems recalled for unintended Color Doppler activation
Siemens is recalling four ACUSON ultrasound imaging systems: ACUSON Orgin, ACUSON Orgin ICE, ACUSON Sequoia and ACUSON Sequoia Select. A software issue may cause the Color Doppler setting to activate unintentionally. That setting has not received FDA clearance, and the activation could cause the system to crash or become unresponsive. The recall was distributed in the US states of CA, CT, KY, NC and TX and in Germany, Italy and India.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- ACUSON Orgin Ultrasound Imaging System
REF: 11668590 (this page)Z-0392-2027 · 56 systems
- ACUSON Orgin ICE Ultrasound Imaging System
REF: 11669400Z-0393-2027 · 0 systems
- ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound Imaging System
REF: 11148775Z-0394-2027 · 37 systems
- ACUSON Sequoia Select Ultrasound Imaging System
REF: 11658635Z-0395-2027 · 0 systems