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Siemens SOMATOM Definition, Definition AS, Definition Flash, and Definition Edge systems. X-ray tomography, computed, ra

FDA device recall Z-0907-2014 · posted 2014-02-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
During clinical operation, a malfunction may occur causing a system display freeze with SOMATOM Definition, Definition AS, and definition Edge while running software version syngo CT2012 B and syngo CT2013B.
Action taken
A recall notification letter, dated November 15, 2013, was sent to Users.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAK
Quantity affected
147
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2013-11-15
Date posted
2014-02-03
Date terminated
2015-03-10
Location
Malvern, PA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
SOMATOM DEFINITION (K122471)Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.2012-09-11
SOMATOM DEFINITION EDGE (K120579)Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.2012-05-23
SOMATOM DEFINITION FLASH (K113342)Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.2011-12-29
SOMATOM DEFINITION AS (K103127)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2011-03-04