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FDA device recall Z-1663-2013 · posted 2013-07-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
The information regarding the FILM Mode calibration may have been considered difficult to interpret when translated. SIEMENS HEALTHCARE CR / RADIATION ONCOLOGY had become aware that this issue may have resulted in mistreatment of patients.
Action taken
Siemens sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter and Update instruction TH022/13/S beginning on May 29, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. July 19, 2013 - TH023/13/S was distributed is now in progress. This is the FILM Mode Physics Primer Addendum.
Root cause
Process change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
1956 customers
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and countries of: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia Herzeg, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, E
Date initiated
2013-05-29
Date posted
2013-07-03
Date terminated
2014-01-14
Location
Martinez, CA

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