SOMATOM Sensation 40 Intended to produce cross-sections recall
SOMATOM Sensation 40 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.
Why was SOMATOM Sensation 40 Intended to produce cross-sections recalled?
to inform customers of possible incorrect tube current calculations by the CARE Dose4D algorithm for head scans based on p.a. (posterior-anterior) or a.p. (anterior-posterior) topograms. Depending on the geometrical shape of the skull bone, it may happen in rare cases that the calculated dose distribution is not appropriate and could lead to unnecessary radiation exposure
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
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?
8874427
- Product
- SOMATOM Sensation 40 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- Quantity
- 1301
- Distribution
- USA (nationally) Distribution.
- Recall date
- May 9, 2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)