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Siemens syngo.plaza. Radiological image processing system

FDA device recall Z-2078-2012 · posted 2012-07-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Siemens became aware of a potential malfunction when using syngo.plaza with software version VA20C_HF01. For datasets with distance measurements it can happen, that all images are not loaded to Viewer but no error message is displayed to user.
Action taken
Siemens sent a Customer Safety Advisory Notice letter dated February 24, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to ensure that the prefix defined in the viewer settings for "Content Creator's Initials" is not empty. Then all images will be display correctly. This has to be checked for every user. Further questions please call 610-219-6300.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LLZ
Quantity affected
2
Distribution
(USA) nationwide including the states of CA, FL, GA, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, WA, and WI.
Date initiated
2012-02-24
Date posted
2012-07-26
Date terminated
2014-01-14
Location
Malvern, PA

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