Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22719 |
| Brand Name: | Sequoia Cypress |
| Model: | ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound with 5.0 software (VB20A, VB20B, or VB20C) and the ECG (physio) hardware and Auxiliary (AUX IN/OUT) cable |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| 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: | The manufacturer has discovered that in some cases the ECG signal may flatline due to electromagnetic interference during the use of electrosurgical equipment. As a result a potential risk in delay of the procedure may occur. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/3/2018 |
