SOMATOM Definition Flash with software version VA48A-SP2 — Class II medical device recall Z-2625-2016
Terminated recall by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc, reported 2016-08-31, distributed in CA, KY, MI, ND, NE, NY. Due to an internal communication error between the firmware and the software of the components, the planned CT
| Recall number | Z-2625-2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2016-07-13 |
| Classified | 2016-08-23 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-08-31 |
| Terminated | 2017-01-24 |
| Distributed | CA, KY, MI, ND, NE, NY |
| Quantity | 2 systems |
| Reason classes | software |
| Serial numbers | 83387, 83398 |
| Model numbers | 10590000 |
Product
SOMATOM Definition Flash with software version VA48A-SP2; Model # 10590000, computed tomography x-ray system
Reason for recall
Due to an internal communication error between the firmware and the software of the components, the planned CT scan executes properly, but the injector is not started. Therefore, the contrast agent is not injected and the desired examination result is not achieved. This error only affects the automatic mode or coupled mode and does not affect the manual control of the injector.
Machine access
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