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FDA device recall Z-0977-2008 · posted 2008-04-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Image Orientation Incorrect (Image Shifts) - 1) if the reference image has been calibrated for centering and the reference image is used for patient positioning, the image will shift when the positioning tools are used. 2) This problem occurs only when non-square reference images are used, such as when images are cropped. At this point, the images will refresh, and the center of the reference im
Action taken
On 10/03/2007, the firm sent Consignees a Customer Safety Advisory Notice informing them of the two potential issues with the display of reference images used for position correction. Consignees will be informed when a solution to this issue has been validated.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYE
Quantity affected
1 unit
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA including 48 consignees in the US and 39 outside the US.
Date initiated
2007-10-02
Date posted
2008-04-30
Date terminated
2008-12-24
Location
Concord, CA

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