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Siemens MAGNETOM Essenza, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System Product Usage: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging

FDA device recall Z-1675-2012 · posted 2012-05-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
There is an error in the compatibility data sheet which is part of the System Owner Manual
Action taken
Siemens issued a Customer Safety Advisory Notice letter to affected customers on March 30, 2012. The letter identified the affected product, problem, potential risk and what steps can the user take to avoid the potntial risk of this issue. Siemens is releasing corrected pages of the Operator Manual in order to deliver clear guidance and recommendation for the users. Customers are instructed to ensure that the safety advisory and updated pages are replaced in the System Owner Manual.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
LNH
Quantity affected
97
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution - including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI, WY and Puerto Rico.
Date initiated
2012-03-30
Date posted
2012-05-25
Date terminated
2014-04-03
Location
Malvern, PA

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