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MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems, whole body magnetic resonance imaging systems, Model numbers 10432914, 10432915. Docking st

FDA device recall Z-1598-2016 · posted 2016-05-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When docking/undocking the table, the magnetic top cover may become attracted to the magnet.
Action taken
Siemens mailed to customers on April 13, 2016, a Customer Safety Advisory Notice, MR013/16/S, to inform them of the actions to take to prevent a possible hazard to persons and equipment. Customers were informed that they will be contacted by one of Siemens' service organization who will schedule an appointment to perform a correction, which is to exchange the top cover.
Root cause
Vendor change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LNH
Quantity affected
8 systems
Distribution
US nationwide distribution to OH, FL, TN, MN, OH, NY, VA, and MN.
Date initiated
2016-04-13
Date posted
2016-05-03
Date terminated
2017-04-17
Location
Malvern, PA

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