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FDA device recall Z-0116-2009 · posted 2008-10-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Three issues: unexpected rotation of gantry, unexpected movement of table between beams during patient setup, and single exposure images will be overwritten by double exposure images.
Action taken
A letter marked "Urgent" dated July 4, 2008 was sent to customers. The letter provided a detailed description of the issues, the conditions under which these issues may occur, as well as recommendations to avoid these issues. Customer notification TH022/08/S was released on July 11, 2008. A software fix is currently being validated. All consignees notified by certified mail. Contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. at 1-925-246-8407 for assistance.
Root cause
Software change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
16
Distribution
Nationwide in LA, WI, DE, PA and OH, and internationally in Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Norway, Australia, Hungary, Belgium and France
Date initiated
2008-07-04
Date posted
2008-10-20
Date terminated
2010-12-22
Location
Concord, CA

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RecordFirmDate
ARTISTE MV SA (K072485)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2007-12-27