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FDA device recall Z-1059-2015 · posted 2015-02-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
A hardware update to replace the old PCB Assembly, Head Driver-G41 with PCB with overcurrent protection as a result of reports of the electric board inside the gantry showing signs of overheating, including thermal damage and smoke emission.
Action taken
Siemens sent a Customer Advisory Notice Letter TH016/14/S, dated December 19, 2014, to end users that identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken. End users were advised to read the Field Safety Notice and include it with the User's Manual until the hardware update is completed.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
310
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Canada and Mexico.
Date initiated
2014-12-19
Date posted
2015-02-05
Date terminated
2017-01-26
Location
Malvern, PA

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