Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18820 |
| Brand Name: | Siemens Acuson Ultrasound System, utilising the 6C1 HD and/or 18L6 HD biopsy guidelines |
| Model: | 10041461, 10441701, 10441730 utilizing the 18L6 HD and/or 6C1 HD biopsy guidelines |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A 600 Great South Road Ellerslie AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 310 300 |
| Manufacturer: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc |
| Issue: | Siemens advises that the 6C1 HD and 18L6 HD transducers demonstrate a misalignment while utilising the on-screen guidelines. This issue occurs 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. This occurs on the 6C1 HD and 18L6 HD transducers. The potential risk is the tissue of interest may not get sampled. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 8/7/2015 |
