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e.cam Emission Imaging Computed Tomography Systems used for all common nuclear medicine procedures; Siemens Medical Syst

FDA device recall Z-0623-03 · posted 2003-03-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
Unexpected release of the radial and rotate brakes in the case of multiple simultaneous fault conditions.
Action taken
Siemens sent Customer Advisory letters dated 2/10/03 to all e.cam customers. The accounts were informed of the problem with unexpected camera movement when multiple fault cocnditions are presnet, causing the brake system to release and the roation of the detector assemblies, and were advised to use the emergency stop at any indication of improper camera movement. The customers were advised that they would be contacted by their Siemens Customer Service Representative to schedule a firmware upgrade that will prevent the occurrence of unintended release of the radial and rotate brakes. The upgrade will be done free of charge.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPS
Quantity affected
1927 units
Distribution
Nationwide, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Camaroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Republic of Congo, Czech Republic, De
Date initiated
2003-02-10
Date posted
2003-03-06
Date terminated
2004-09-15
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL

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