SOMATOM Emotion 6 — Class II medical device recall Z-2472-2018
Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2018-08-08, distributed nationwide. A potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue
| Recall number | Z-2472-2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2018-02-01 |
| Classified | 2018-07-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-08-08 |
| Terminated | 2020-05-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | software |
| Serial numbers | 10165888 |
| Model numbers | 10165888 |
Product
SOMATOM Emotion 6 (Model 10165888)
Reason for recall
A potential risk of unnecessary radiation exposure due to a software issue
Machine access
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