Siemens SOMATOM Definition: Intended to produce recall: Software Issue
Siemens SOMATOM Definition: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body. Computed tomography (CT) x-ray system.
Why was Siemens SOMATOM Definition: Intended to produce recalled?
Software bugs in these SOMATOM systems could possibly cause scan aborts, re-scans of patients with additional dose, delayed diagnosis and as worst case scenarios, could possibly cause the need of additional contrast medium, accidental x-radiation to the user or impede customer workflow.
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?
Model Number: 7740769 SOMATOM Definition family of CT systems running on software versions VA44A_SP3a, VA44A_SP3b, VA44A_SP3c.
- Product
- Siemens SOMATOM Definition: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body. Computed tomography (CT) x-ray system.
- Recalling firm
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
- Quantity
- 1096
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution-including DC, and Puerto Rico and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
- Recall date
- April 27, 2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)