FDAClass IIOctober 14, 2015

SOMATOM Definition Edge recall: Software Issue

SOMATOM Definition Edge; intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the…

Why was SOMATOM Definition Edge recalled?

software bug issues for SW-Version VA48A_SP0. The following safety issues were resolved: 1) Correction to improve visual warning and error indication son the gantry display. 2) Correction to improve acquisition data in order to optimize image quality. 3) Correction to improve robustness and general system behavior in some exception handling procedures. 4) Correction to improve auto post processin

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Model#' 10590000 with Serial numbers 83277 83281 83021 83004 83014 83276 83279

Product
SOMATOM Definition Edge; intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the…
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Quantity
113 total
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Recall date
October 14, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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