Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems utilizing the 18L6 HD and/or Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Due to When using the CIVCO biopsy attachments in combination...

Date: June 29, 2015
Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems utilizing the 18L6 HD and/or 6C1 HD biopsy guidelines 6C1HD - model numbers: 10442008 6C1HD Needle Guide, S3000; 10440586 6C1 HD Biopsy Guide, S2000 18L6 - model numbers: 10442007 18L6 Biopsy Guide, S3000 10044200 S2000 Biopsy Starter Kit, 18L6 HD 10855189 18L6 HD Biopsy Starter Kit, S1000 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.

Quantity: 4140 total

Why Was This Recalled?

When using the CIVCO biopsy attachments in combination with the ACUSON S Family on-screen guidelines, the biopsy needle may traverse outside the on-screen guidelines.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report