MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems — Class II medical device recall Z-1598-2016
Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2016-05-11, distributed nationwide. The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When docking/
| Recall number | Z-1598-2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2016-04-13 |
| Classified | 2016-05-03 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-05-11 |
| Terminated | 2017-04-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 8 systems |
| Serial numbers | 42472, 42477, 42478, 42485, 42489, 46169, 46175, 46178 |
| Model numbers | 10432914, 10432915, 10591430 |
Product
MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems, whole body magnetic resonance imaging systems, Model numbers 10432914, 10432915. Docking station top cover (part no# 10591430) of the removable patient table.
Reason for recall
The docking station top cover of the removable patient table may contain a magnetic metal plate. When docking/undocking the table, the magnetic top cover may become attracted to the magnet.
Machine access
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