SOMATOM Definition AS — Class II medical device recall Z-1350-2016
Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2016-04-20. Siemens became aware that the front cover on some Siemens CT system was not properly welded. It is possible fo
| Recall number | Z-1350-2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2016-03-22 |
| Classified | 2016-04-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-04-20 |
| Terminated | 2017-08-07 |
| Quantity | 1 ct |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
Product
SOMATOM Definition AS, a family of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission dta from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles.
Reason for recall
Siemens became aware that the front cover on some Siemens CT system was not properly welded. It is possible for the welded-in threaded bolt to break out of the ground plate of the front cover if the cover is opened during service. This could not happen during clinical operation. Therefore, there is no potential risk for the user or patient and the CT System has no risk for a malfunction during clinical operation
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