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Siemens Somatom CTs equipped with software syngo CT2010A, syngo CT2010B, syngo CT2011A and CT2012B. Computed tomography

FDA device recall Z-0948-2013 · posted 2013-03-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Sporadic hang-up malfunctions concerning 3D reconstructions during activated "Preview Image" functionality.
Action taken
Siemens sent a "CUSTOMER SAFETY ADVISORY NOTICE" dated November 27, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The correction for this problem will be available with Service Pack 1 for syngo CT2011A And Service Pack 4 for syngo CT2012B. Both Service pack are planned to be released starting February 2013. Systems still running on syngo CT2010A or syngo CT2010B are already scheduled to be upgraded to syngo CT2011A or syngo CT2012B respectively. Contact your local Siemens Application Specialist for additional information.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAK
Quantity affected
896
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2012-11-27
Date posted
2013-03-14
Date terminated
2014-01-31
Location
Malvern, PA

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RecordFirmDate
SOMATOM DEFINITION (K122471)Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.2012-09-11