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Somatom Sensation 16, Computed Tomography System, Diagnostic Imaging.

FDA device recall Z-0842-03 · posted 2003-05-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Reason for recall
Perfusion CT is displaying a higher gray and color values than normal. A software problem.
Action taken
Update instructions on the new software were sent to the three customers on 8/2/2002. This update was followed up by a service representative to actually install the software.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPS
Quantity affected
1
Distribution
The product was distributed to three hospitals: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Brigham & Womens Hospital, Boston, MA; and Barnes Jewish Hosp. South Campus, Saint Louis, MO.
Date initiated
2002-10-11
Date posted
2003-05-16
Date terminated
2006-10-03
Location
Malvern, PA

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