SIEMENS SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1… — Class II medical device recall Z-1267-2015
Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2015-03-18, distributed nationwide. Possibility of image artifacts during data acquisition when using Adaptive Cardio Sequence, Turbo Flash, and H
| Recall number | Z-1267-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, Malvern, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-02-06 |
| Classified | 2015-03-12 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-03-18 |
| Terminated | 2015-08-31 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 12 |
| Serial numbers | 75437, 75439, 75450, 75454, 75458, 75460, 75464, 75467, 75475, 75476, 75478, 75481 |
| Model numbers | 10742326 |
Product
SIEMENS SOMATOM Force with software version VA50A and /or VA50A_FP1 and/or VA50A_SP0; Computed tomography system. Product Usage: The intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angels or spiral planes taken at different angles.
Reason for recall
Possibility of image artifacts during data acquisition when using Adaptive Cardio Sequence, Turbo Flash, and Head modes. The update improves system start-up behavior and resuming, ECG handling with visual feedback of correct placement of ECG leads and contact quality, and other safety related issues.
Machine access
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