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BIOGRAPH mCT S(20) - 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10507786 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Com

FDA device recall Z-1997-2016 · posted 2016-06-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Reason for recall
The bracket that is used to lift the cover has bolts that were not welded in potentially causing the cover to fall down during service.
Action taken
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Siemens service organization will be contacting customers to schedule the update as per the attached Update Instruction and will be provided the replacement bracket to resolve the issue. For questions contact your Siemens representative.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPS
Quantity affected
1 unit
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of China and Malaysia.
Date initiated
2016-04-25
Date posted
2016-06-15
Date terminated
2017-02-01
Location
Knoxville, TN

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