FDAClass IIAugust 9, 2023

The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography recall

The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia…

Why was The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography recalled?

During a whole-body planar scan with auto-contour, there is a possibility the short-linear drive (SLD) look-ahead sensors may trigger earlier than expected and may result in detector 1 positioning further from the patient than needed leading to a reduction in image resolution.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?

Software version VA20A. (a) Serial numbers 100201, 100202, 100203, 100204, 100205, 100206, 100207, 100209, 100208, 100210, 100212, 100211, 100213, 100215, 100217, 100219, 100218, 100220, 100221, and 100224; UDI-DI 4056869264745. Additional serial numbers as of 09/07/2023: 100223, 100225, 100227, 100228, 100237; Additional serial numbers as of 10/17/2023: 100214, 100229; Additional serial numbers as of 12/12/2023: 100232, 100231, 100234; Additional serial number as of 01/15/2024:100226. (b) Serial numbers 100101, 100102, 100201, 100203, 100204, 100207, 100206, 100208, 100205, 100209, 100210, 100212, 100213, 100214, 100215, 100216, 100218, 100217, 100219, 100220, 100221, 100223, 100224, 100222, 100226, 100228, 100227, 100225, 100229, 100231, 100232, 100233, 100235, 100234, 100237, 100239, 100241, 100240, 100236, 100238, 100242, 100243, 100247, 100244, 100250, 100251, 100252, and 100255; UDI-DI 4056869264752; Additional serial numbers as of 09/07/2023: 100245, 100256, 100257, 100258, 100261, 100262, 100265, 100273; Additional serial numbers as of 10/17/2023: 100230, 100266; Additional serial numbers as of 12/12/2023: 100269; Additional serial numbers as of 01/15/2024: 100248, 100254, 100260, 100271, 100272. (c) Serial numbers 100101, 100201, 100203, 100202, 100205, and 100206; UDI-DI 4056869264769; Additional serial numbers as of 09/07/2023: 100208, 100210; Additional serial numbers as of 12/12/2023: 100209

Product
The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia…
Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Quantity
108 systems
Distribution
Distribution was made to ID, KS, MA, NH, OH, TX, and VA. There was no government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Recall date
August 9, 2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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