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FDA device recall Z-0115-2015 · posted 2014-10-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
Reports of loose bolts in the detector support structure of Symbia and E.CAM systems.
Action taken
Undated "Customer Safety Advisory Notice" letters were sent to all direct accounts (customers). The letters stated the problem, and included instructions for customers. Customers: 1) can continue to use the devices while waiting for an inspection to be scheduled and performed; and, 2) their local service engineer will inspect the detector pivot connections and make any necessary repairs on site. Customers with any questions can contact their local service representative or Siemens Molecular Imaging at 800-888-7436.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPS
Quantity affected
562 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, O
Date initiated
2013-10-28
Date posted
2014-10-22
Date terminated
2016-12-23
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL

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SYMBIA, VERSION 4.0 (K082506)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2008-11-21