Health product recall

ACUSON SEQUOIA DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM (2021-02-16)

Starting date:
February 16, 2021
Posting date:
February 26, 2021
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-75053

Last updated: 2021-02-26

Affected Products 

ACUSON SEQUOIA DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

Reason

VA11A software for ACUSON Sequoia
The ultrasound system averages the Mean Sac Diameter (MSD) and Gestational Sac Diameter (GSD) into the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) calculation.This may result in an incorrect EDD. An incorrect EDD may influence patient management decisions regarding induction of labor and elective caesarean delivery, which may result in premature births.

Affected products

ACUSON SEQUOIA DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

All lots. 

Model or catalog number

11148775

Companies
Manufacturer
SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
22010 SE 51ST STREET
ISSAQUAH
98029
Washington
UNITED STATES