Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has recalled approximately 9,333 ACUSON Juniper, Redwood, and Maple ultrasound systems due to a software defect that causes incorrect measurement conversions. If a user changes the factory default settings to measure flow in milliliters, the system performs a mathematical error that makes the resulting values 10 times smaller than they actually are. This error could lead to an incorrect diagnosis or negatively impact how a patient's medical condition is managed. The affected units were distributed globally and include various software versions for each model.
The software uses a multiplier of 100 instead of 1,000 when converting liters to milliliters, causing the device to display flow rates that are significantly lower than the true measurement. This inaccurate data can mislead healthcare providers, potentially resulting in the wrong treatment plan or a missed diagnosis for the patient.
Software correction and diagnostic verification.
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