Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

V5Ms Transesophageal transducers Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Due to Reports of deterioration of material covering the articulating...

Date: August 13, 2014
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

V5Ms Transesophageal transducers; V5Ms trans-esophageal echocardiograph (TEE) ultrasound transducer is intended primarily for cardiology applications

Quantity: 321 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Reports of deterioration of material covering the articulating section of the V5Ms transesophageal transducer.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has 87 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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